Nikki Glaser, host of the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, has confirmed she will avoid addressing the recent controversy surrounding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment, Glaser explained her decision to steer clear of the “It Ends With Us” drama, which erupted in December after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign. Glaser stated that even a brief mention of the situation could be misconstrued, emphasizing her desire to remain neutral. She candidly admitted her frustration with the situation, expressing her reluctance to even utter Baldoni’s name.
Glaser’s approach to hosting reflects a broader strategy of maintaining harmony amongst the celebrity attendees. She aims to avoid potentially offensive material, clarifying that she won’t emulate the famously provocative style of previous Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais. Glaser emphasized this was her first time hosting the event, contrasting her approach with Gervais’s more confrontational style in his final hosting gig, where he had less to lose.
Regarding another highly sensitive topic – Donald Trump’s presidential victory over Kamala Harris – Glaser plans to acknowledge the issue subtly, opting for a brief mention rather than an extensive discussion. She recognizes the public’s fatigue surrounding the subject, despite its undeniable presence in the current political climate.