Comedian Nikki Glaser Hosts Golden Globes, Earns $13.8M in Ticket Sales

In the past few years, comedian Nikki Glaser has experienced a remarkable rise to fame. As of November 2025, she is the No. 5 top-grossing woman comic of the 2020s, having earned $13.8 million in box-office receipts for 252,000 tickets sold over 171 shows. Glaser's success is not limited to the stand-up stage; she was one of the stars of Netflix's 2024 flambé of NFL legend Tom Brady and then went on to host the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, earning an invitation to return for next year's ceremony.

Glaser's achievements are a testament to the growing popularity of the '800 Pound Gorilla' comedy platform, which she is a part of. This platform, often referred to as the "Netflix of Comedy," reaches an impressive 20 million fans monthly, showcasing the talents of rising stars in the industry. Glaser's ability to captivate audiences and her recognition by prestigious awards shows like the Golden Globes have solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of comedy.

As Glaser continues to soar, her fellow '800 Pound Gorilla' comedian Pete Davidson has also made headlines. Davidson and his co-host Colin Jost recently purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, and Davidson is also preparing for fatherhood, expressing his excitement to bring the same "energy and enthusiasm" he never had for Saturday Night Live to his new role as a dad.