US EditionHere’s How Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Paid Subtle Tribute to Rob Reiner
Nikki Glaser paid a personal tribute to Rob Reiner with a subtle 'This Is Spinal Tap' nod during the Golden Globes, noting the absence of a formal In Memoriam segment.
- On January 11, Nikki Glaser, comedian and host, wrapped up the 2026 Golden Globe Awards by commemorating Rob Reiner at the end of the ceremony.
- The ceremony lacked an In Memoriam segment, so Nikki Glaser told USA Today she would `acknowledge him and celebrate him in my own way`.
- Wearing a This Is Spinal Tap hat, Glaser closed saying `This one went to 11,` and echoed `It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.`
- Legal developments followed, with Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder, Alan Jackson stepping down January 7, Kimberly Greene taking over, and arraignment rescheduled for February 23, while Jake and Romy Reiner asked for privacy, saying they live with `unimaginable pain`.
- Glaser said she tried to balance respect and humor while hosting, describing herself as a veteran with a different approach this year, honoring Reiner's nine Golden Globe nominations.
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The gratin of American cinema met on Sunday, January 11 at the Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, for the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony. A prestigious evening marked by the sacre of Timothy Chalamet, but also by this subtle tribute to Rob Reiner.
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Nikki Glaser pays tribute to Rob Reiner at Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser ended her stint hosting the Golden Globes with a tribute to murdered moviemaker Rob Reiner - taking to the stage wearing a hat emblazoned with the title of his movie Spinal Tap and finishing with a quote from the film.
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