At a Glance
- Nikki Glaser cut multiple jokes targeting Timothée Chalamet, Brad Pitt, Sydney Sweeney, Sean Penn, Jonathan Bailey and others from her 2026 Golden Globes monologue
- The axed Chalamet joke referenced his sex life with partner Kylie Jenner of three years
- Glaser shared the cut material during a January 14 appearance on The Howard Stern Show
- Why it matters: The reveal shows how comedians self-censor to avoid lasting harm while still pushing boundaries during live awards shows
Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes with her signature sharp tongue, but several of her most cutting jokes never made it to air. The 41-year-old comedian revealed the discarded material during a January 14 interview, showing how she balances humor with potential fallout.
The Chalamet Joke That Didn’t Make It
Glaser pulled no punches when describing the rejected Chalamet material. She read the cut joke aloud on The Howard Stern Show: “Amy Poehler is here for her podcast Good Hang, which is what Timothée Chalamet says after sex.”
The joke targeted both the 30-year-old actor and his relationship with Jenner, who attended the ceremony as his partner of three years. While Chalamet went on to win a Golden Globe later that evening, Glaser chose to leave the more personal jab out of her opening monologue.
During his acceptance speech, Chalamet thanked Jenner by calling her his “partner,” cementing their status as one of Hollywood’s most-watched couples. The pair didn’t hide their affection during the live broadcast, engaging in public displays of affection throughout the event.
What Made The Cut Instead
Rather than the sex-life joke, Glaser opted for a different approach to mocking Chalamet. She quipped during her monologue: “This is interesting, not a lot of people know this, but Timothée Chalamet is the first actor in history to have to put on muscle for a movie about ping pong. He gained over 60 ounces! It’s insane!”
The reference to Chalamet’s role in “Marty Supreme” earned laughs from both the actor and Jenner in the audience. Cameras caught the couple reacting good-naturedly to the barb about his physical transformation for the ping pong-themed film.
The Learning Curve Of Comedy
Glaser explained her decision-making process during the Stern interview, acknowledging that experience has taught her restraint. She noted that jokes can have lasting consequences beyond the room where they’re delivered.
“Things do live on in some way and maybe sometimes a joke is just for the room,” she reflected. The comedian admitted she’s learned from past mistakes where her humor crossed lines and caused genuine hurt.
“There’ve been times where jokes have really hurt people’s feelings or I’ve gone too far and I feel like I’m always okay with losing stuff now,” Glaser said. “I wasn’t before. It was always really hard to cut those jokes and now I’m just like, you just don’t get everything you want and you’ve just gotta move on.”
The Other Victims Of The Cutting Room Floor
Chalamet wasn’t the only celebrity spared from Glaser’s harsher material. She revealed cutting jokes aimed at several other high-profile attendees and no-shows:
- Sydney Sweeney – Material targeting the actress didn’t make the final cut
- Sean Penn – Jokes about the controversial actor were removed
- Jonathan Bailey – The “Bridgerton” star avoided becoming a punchline
- Brad Pitt – Glaser had material ready but chose to hold back
The most politically charged cut joke addressed gender disparities in Hollywood casting. Glaser shared the rejected line: “When a man turns 60, he gets to play a racecar driver. Meanwhile, after 35, every role for a woman is a tired mom who hates her life.”
She had planned to deliver this joke if Brad Pitt, age 62, had attended the ceremony. His absence led to the joke’s removal entirely.
The Evolution Of Awards Show Comedy
Glaser’s revelation highlights the tightrope walk of modern awards show hosting. Comedians must balance creating memorable moments with avoiding lasting damage to relationships or reputations.
The comedian’s approach has clearly evolved. Where she once fought to keep every joke, she now accepts that some material works better in theory than in practice. Her willingness to cut jokes shows a maturity that comes from years in the entertainment industry.
This philosophy extends beyond just the Golden Globes. Glaser indicated she applies this filtering process to all her performances, asking herself whether each joke serves the bigger picture or simply satisfies her desire to be edgy.
The balance paid off during the ceremony. While some jokes landed harder than others, Glaser managed to keep the audience engaged without creating controversy that would overshadow the awards themselves.
Key Takeaways
- Nikki Glaser revealed cutting multiple jokes from her Golden Globes monologue during a January 14 interview
- The most personal cut joke referenced Timothée Chalamet’s sex life with partner Kylie Jenner
- Glaser replaced harsh material with lighter jokes, including one about Chalamet gaining “60 ounces” for his ping pong movie
- Other celebrities spared from jokes included Brad Pitt, Sydney Sweeney, Sean Penn and Jonathan Bailey
- The comedian explained she’s learned to prioritize long-term impact over immediate laughs
