Golden Globes Host Roasts Celebrities for Their Inability to Sway the 2024 Election

Stephanie Hamill
January 6th, 2025 8:39 AM
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Celebrities participating in the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards show on Sunday steered clear of politics mostly, except for the event's host, comedian Nikki Glaser, who couldn’t resist roasting the celebrities in the room over their inability to sway the 2024 election.

Many high-profile stars endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, but their endorsements largely fell flat.

Americans, clearly, have grown tired of being told how to vote by Hollywood's rich and famous. 

Glaser also made it clear that she was not particularly pleased with the results of the election, as she went on to say that she was ‘scared’ that there might not be another election:

 

Some of you may know me as a stand up comedian, and from my appearances on roasts. But I'm not here to roast you. I want you to know that. How could I, really? You're all so famous, so talented, so powerful. You can really do anything, except tell the country who to vote for, but it's okay. You'll get 'em next time. If there is one. I'm scared. Ariana, hold my finger?

The host also took aim at President-elect Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., by making a joke about his diet by tying the names of Golden Globe-nominated shows, to things that might be found in his freezer. 

“The Bear, The Penguin, Baby Reindeer, –– these aren’t just things in RFK’s freezer," she joked. 

Glaser also took a swipe at hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs who is in federal custody awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering –– facetiously lamenting that the event afterparty wouldn't be 'as good' this year:

 

 

Oh, my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good. And Challengers, girl? Oh, my god, that was so good. That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy's credit card. I'm sorry, I'm upset, too. The after party isn't gonna be as good this year. But we have to move on. "Stanley Tucci freak-off" doesn't have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year. Just lots of olive oil. 

The shine of Hollywood’s most self-congratulatory evening seems to be dimming. As ratings continue to decline and public interest wanes, it’s hard to ignore how out of touch the ceremony, the nominated movies, and TV shows — and its stars have become with everyday Americans. 

Many users posted their lack of excitement for the award show on X, instead mocking the event and some of its attendees – which should come as no surprise. 

 

 

 

 

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