Nikki Glaser successfully hosted the 2026 Golden Globe Awards for the second consecutive year, delivering a performance characterized by rapid-fire, sharp jokes that effectively engaged the audience. Her humor ranged from pointed commentary, such as a joke about stars named in the Jeffrey Epstein files and a jab at CBS News' editing practices, to lighter, sillier observations. Glaser also revisited successful bits from the previous year, including an impression of Adam Sandler saying Timothée Chalamet's name, and incorporated jokes originally intended for her prior monologue, even concluding with a quip directed at Steve Martin and Martin Short about still needing money in their careers.
The film "One Battle After Another" had a dominant evening, securing four major awards: best motion picture (musical or comedy), best director, best screenplay, and a supporting actress award for Teyana Taylor. Taylor's acceptance speech was also highlighted as a memorable moment of the night. However, the ceremony was marred by questionable production choices, including the use of pop songs to accompany winners and the inclusion of betting odds for certain categories, which detracted from the overall experience.