Nikki Glaser stuns Globes with bold Jordan joke

 At the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, comedian Nikki Glaser set a bold tone with her opening monologue as host — and one particular joke about Michael B. Jordan quickly became the talk of the night.

Glaser, known for her sharp, unfiltered humor, didn’t shy away from risqué comedy during her set at the Beverly Hilton.

 While celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night, she referenced Jordan’s acclaimed performance in the 2025 film Sinners, in which he played twin brothers.

 Turning that praise into a punchline, Glaser quipped that watching two versions of the actor had inspired an unfiltered reaction.

“When I saw that, I was like, ‘Nikki-be-jerkin’ because that was awesome,” she joked, comically suggesting she’d masturbated to Jordan’s performance — a line that drew both laughter and gasps from the audience. 

The room’s reaction was mixed. Jordan himself, seated with his mother, managed a polite smile and an awkward laugh, while his mother’s visible eye-roll and reaction quickly went viral on social media. 

Viewers online zeroed in on her expression, turning it into one of the standout moments of the broadcast. 

Realizing she might have pushed the envelope too far, Glaser immediately followed up with an apology directly onstage, acknowledging the joke may have crossed a line, especially with Jordan’s mother present. She reiterated admiration for Jordan and clarified that the comment should have been a direct message, not said in front of a live audience. 

Despite — or perhaps because of — the risqué moment, Glaser’s overall monologue was praised for its confidence and sharp wit.

 She roasted other Hollywood figures and topics as well, ranging from Leonardo DiCaprio to broader industry quirks, striking a balance between edgy humor and crowd engagement. 

The joke has sparked a lively debate online about where the line should be drawn in awards show comedy, particularly when it involves real people and their families.

 Whether seen as fearless comedic expression or an awkward misstep, it’s indisputably one of the most talked-about lines from this year’s Golden Globes.