He added, "I’ve got to give her major props for not just how funny she is, but how hard she works and what a great person she is for this role.”
And while Glenn noted that "no conversation has been had" about next year yet, he emphasized that bringing Nikki back would be his preference. As he put it, "If you ask me, what’s in my heart, I certainly hope so.”
As for Nikki? The 41-year-old revealed that she'd certainly be down to tackle the challenge again.
"You can do anything once, but doing it twice is a feat. I’ll probably want to do it a third time," she told Variety in an interview published Jan. 7. "Also it’s honestly really fun. There’s something really satisfying about when you get it right, when you put in so much work."
Indeed, Nikki's monologue was one of the highlights of the 83rd annual Golden Globes, with her poking fun at celebs including Sean Penn, Kevin Hart and Leonardo DiCaprio.
In fact, even Leo—who lost to Timothée Chalamet in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical/Comedy category—seemed to get a kick out of her joke about his reputation for dating much younger women.
"What a career you've had," Nikki told the One Battle After Another star during her opening monologue as he watched on with a big smile on his face. "I mean, countless iconic performances, you've worked with every great director. You've won three Golden Globes, an Oscar."
Earning a laugh and a nod from Leo in response, she quipped, "And the most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish all of that before your girlfriend turned 30. I mean, it's just insane."
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Teyana was just a tad more popular than Ariana at the 2026 Golden Globes, toppling the Wicked: For Good star in the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture category with her fierce performance in One Battle After Another.
Longtime, first time: Kylie and Timothée have attended the Golden Globes three years in a row but 2026 marked his first win in her presence, Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy/Musical for Marty Supreme.
Elordi was 0-for-2 at the Globes, but got to share a refreshingly light moment with his Deep Water costar.
We know the king and queen of Hollywood are happily married to other people, but they make a handsome couple of figureheads.
Now this is some studio power right here.
Did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association add a Coolest Guy in the Room category this year? We missed the memo, but spied the winner.
Leo must be telling Julia—who got nothing less than a standing ovation when she came out to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy to One Battle After Another—the most insidery of inside-Hollywood jokes. Because they are the inner circle.
Marlon shared a golden moment with Kpop Demon Hunters' star voice artists.
"Yes, yes I will star in your next musical," Kristen must have told the Wicked: For Good director, right?
It was only besties at the table when Steve captured this Kodak moment with his Only Murders in the Building costars (and Selena's husband Benny).
No lorazepam was needed for this White Lotus reunion.
Sometimes, when your partner is in the bathroom or maybe winning an award, your family's biggest fan drops by to say hello.
The Sorry, Baby director-star kvelled over the Hamnet actress before Jessie won for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
After adding a Best Actor in a Drama Series Golden Globe to his current trophy haul, the star of The Pitt still can't believe he's been the recipient of so much good fortune for being a better doctor than Clooney.
Teyana was feeling sweet, sweet emotion after her surprise win for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
Justin must have been tracking Sterling's healing progress, four months after his This Is Us costar appeared at the Emmys nursing a leg injury.
Just a couple of goddesses wishing each other well.
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