Key Highlights
- Nikki Glaser hosts the 2026 Golden Globe Awards despite struggling to find jokes about Julia Roberts.
- The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be held at Beverly Hilton on Sunday, with nominations including Australian actors and shows.
- Australian Jacob Elordi is nominated for best supporting actor in a film, while Sarah Snook is up for best female actor in a limited series.
Nikki Glaser Faces Humble Joke Challenge at Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser has been tasked with hosting the 83rd Golden Globe Awards this Sunday, but she is facing an unusual challenge: finding a joke about Julia Roberts. Glaser, known for her sharp and often biting humor, tells the Associated Press that she’s having difficulty cracking the nut of Roberts’ jokes due to the audience’s lack of sense of humor regarding the actress.
Glaser’s Humor Struggle
“She’s been the toughest nut to crack,” Glaser candidly states. “But I’m going to crack it.” The comedian, who hosted last year’s Golden Globes and was well-received by audiences, is testing her jokes about Roberts in local clubs, but finding that her audience takes the actress incredibly seriously.
“I just want to do the perfect joke, but it’s like people do not have a sense of humor about Julia Roberts,” Glaser elaborates. “They boo and jeer at even the most innocent joke I try out.” This presents a unique challenge for Glaser as she prepares to bring her wit to one of Hollywood’s premier award shows.
Australian Talent Shines in Golden Globe Nominations
The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards are packed with international talent, but four Australians stand out. Jacob Elordi is nominated for best supporting actor in a film for his role in Frankenstein, while Sarah Snook is up for best female actor in a limited series for her performance in All Her Fault.
In addition to these individual nominations, Joel Edgerton and Rose Byrne are also recognized. Edgerton is nominated for best male actor thanks to his role in the film Train Dreams, while Byrne receives a nod for best female actor for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Nomination Breakdown
The awards, which will be held at Beverly Hilton on Sunday (Monday in Australia), feature a wide range of categories. Notable film nominees include Leonardo DiCaprio and the highly anticipated One Battle After Another, with nine nods.
Australian talent continues to make waves in television as well, with Sarah Snook winning at the Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in All Her Fault. The Australian film industry is also represented by Jacob Elordi’s performance in Frankenstein, which won him a Critics’ Choice Award just before the Golden Globes.
Full List of Nominees
The full list includes nominations across various categories, such as best motion picture – drama, best female actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy, and best performance by a male actor in a limited series. Notable mentions include Helen Mirren’s Cecil B. DeMille Award and the TV series The White Lotus, which is up for multiple awards.
For the full list of nominees and more details on this year’s Golden Globes, stay tuned as we delve deeper into the nominations and winners in our upcoming coverage.
