Tonight’s the night! Nikki Glaser is stepping up to host the 2025 Golden Globes, and if you’re anything like us, you’re wondering: How much cheddar is she raking in for this gig? Spoiler alert: It’s probably enough to make her dog’s dog a trust fund baby.
But let’s dive into the glittery vault of Hollywood hosting paychecks, shall we?
Nikki Glaser’s Big Moment
Nikki’s making her Golden Globes hosting debut tonight (January 5, for those of you living under a rock or just emerging from your holiday cookie coma). And while we don’t have her exact salary yet, history tells us hosting this swanky shindig is a pretty sweet deal.
Jerrod Carmichael Cashed In
Let’s rewind to 2023, when Jerrod Carmichael casually spilled the tea about his pay right in his opening monologue. Bold move, Jerrod. Turns out, he pocketed a cool $500,000. That’s half a million bucks to crack jokes and hand out shiny statues. Not bad for a night’s work, huh?
Tina & Amy’s Alleged Millions
Now, remember when the dynamic duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took over hosting duties in 2021? Radar Online claimed they were pulling in a whopping $4 million each! But before you start imagining them diving Scrooge McDuck-style into piles of cash, a spokesperson came in hot with a rebuttal, saying, “The dollar figure that Radar has printed is grossly exaggerated.” Translation: “No, they didn’t make that much…but also, we’re not telling you how much they did make, so stay nosy.”
Ricky Gervais: “I Don’t Need the Money”
Ricky Gervais, the king of “I’m here for the chaos,” has hosted the Globes multiple times. In 2020, he told The Hollywood Reporter he’s paid well but refused to drop exact numbers. He did, however, say, “I’ve got enough money. I told my agent, ‘I won’t do for money anything I wouldn’t do for free.’” To which his agent presumably replied, “Please stop saying things that make me cry into my commission check.”
So, What About Nikki?
Will Nikki Glaser earn a fortune, or will her paycheck be more “champagne flute” than “champagne tower”? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure: She’s got some big shoes to fill (and maybe some big checks to cash).
Stay tuned for more updates, or, you know, watch the show—because you’re already dying to know what she’ll say about that one celebrity drama.
