Host Nikki Glaser took her place at the start of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (January 5), kicking off the show with a monologue — and she got the Awards with a little help from the stars. evil.
The comedian was joking about Hollywood’s ability to do anything — except convince people to vote — as he looked at the star-studded crowd at the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., and quipped It may not be another election. “I’m scared. Ariana, hold my finger, thank you!” she said, addressing Ariana Grande, who was sitting next to co-star Cynthia Erivo.
The singer-actress, who plays Glinda in the box-office hit, reached out to the presenter with a white-gloved hand, but Erivo (who plays Elphaba) pointed her manicured index finger at the “Thank you, next” singer, Grande carefully grabbed it and gestured to her friend with her mouth, “I’m holding hers.”
The moment referenced a meme between the two evil Stars who are breaking out ahead of the film’s release in November. During the press conference, a reporter discussed with the two women the impact of the song “Defing Gravity,” which appears in the film and Broadway production. Erivo seemed to be caught off guard, and Grande reached out and gently held her index finger. It’s a subtle support.
Grande and Erivo are both nominated for their roles in the film, which itself is in the running for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy as well as Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement.
The show also features musicians such as Elton John and Brandi Carlile, as well as people with connections to music such as advertising billboardStar cast includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kate Hudson and Awkwafina.
Watch Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue below:
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