Nikki Glaser recently spilled all about her much-talked-about Golden Globes 2025 roast of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. The then-newly engaged couple took the joke like a sport and laughed it off. However, Glaser has now revealed that she got Gomez and Blanco’s permission beforehand. The television personality was worried about the roast, which was aimed at the record producer, being “mean.”
Nikki Glaser admits asking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco before making Golden Globes joke
As per Billboard, Nikki Glaser admitted reaching out to Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez before the Golden Globes 2025 roast. Referring to the quip aimed at Blanco from the awards ceremony, the 40-year-old comedian revealed she was worried that the joke may come across as “mean” at the 2025 TIME100 Summit on April 23.
During her opening monologue, Glaser mentioned Gomez was at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes for her nominations for “Emilia Pérez” and “Only Murders in the Building.” The television host then mentioned the 32-year-old singer-actor’s fiancé. Glaser said, “Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish.”
At the TIME100 Summit event, Glaser recalled, “Looking back, I’m like, that could [seem] mean. She explained, “Because everyone’s like, ‘He’s not attractive enough for her.'” However, the stand-up star clarified she “never looked at them and actually thought that.” Glaser said, “I feel like she won too. I think he’s really cool.” She added that since the “joke didn’t actually come from a mean place,” she “felt like it was OK” for her to say.
Despite that, Glaser shared she was concerned and ended up texting Blanco. She recalled getting his number and messaging, “You don’t know me, but I’m hosting this thing, and I hear you’re going to be there.” Glaser added in the text, “Can I say that you’re there because a genie granted you a wish?” Meanwhile, Blanco took it well and responded, “That’s hilarious; let me run it by Selena.” Shortly after, the 37-year-old record producer said, “Selena thinks it’s great.” Hence, Glaser went ahead with the quip after Blanco and Gomez’s permission.
