Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her sharp wit, revealed a Brad Pitt Golden Globes joke that was cut from her opening monologue, sharing this candid moment while speaking on the Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM. Brad Pitt, despite his role in the film F1, was not nominated for an acting award at the recent Golden Globes, although the movie received recognition in other major categories.
According to Glaser, she had crafted several jokes intended for her hosting segment, including one specifically about Pitt’s age and his character in F1. Pitt, now 62, was notably left out of the acting nominees list, as F1 only secured nominations for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score. Glaser’s joke aimed to spotlight Hollywood’s double standards when it comes to casting and aging actors.
Nikki Glaser’s Brad Pitt Joke Exposes Hollywood’s Double Standards
During her conversation with Stern, Glaser shared what she planned to say, bringing attention to how the industry treats male and female actors differently. She explained that, had Pitt been nominated, her joke would have been:
“Brad Pitt is nominated for his role in F1 tonight. See, that’s what I love about Hollywood. When a man turns 60, he gets to play a racecar driver. Meanwhile, after 35, every role for a woman is a tired mom who hates her life. And Brad, you were so good…when I was almost convinced that you’ve driven yourself somewhere in the last 30 years. But Brad did a lot of his own driving in the movie. And Brad, I don’t want to embarrass you, but your blinker was on the whole time there.”
— Nikki Glaser, Comedian
This quip, which highlighted both the Hollywood environment and Pitt’s on-screen performance, ultimately did not air, but it offers a look into the material Glaser was ready to deliver if circumstances had been different.
Audience Reaction and Other Celebrity Mentions
Although the Brad Pitt Golden Globes joke was left on the cutting room floor, Glaser did have the chance to roast another well-known actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, during her opening segment. Fans of both Pitt and DiCaprio noticed the comic edge that Glaser brings to her hosting, often walking a fine line with her humor.
The decision to withhold the Brad Pitt story provides insight into the tension comedians face between edgy commentary and the realities of live television, especially during high-profile events. Going forward, such revelations keep audiences curious about what jokes comedians are prepared to share, as well as decisions made behind the scenes at major award shows.
