Nikki Glaser, 41, talked to USA TODAY about her experience hosting the 98th Academy Awards. She said she was impressed by Conan O’Brien’s performance and that it looked effortless. However, she knows that fear is a normal part of live events.
Glaser recalled running into O’Brien at a comedy club a week before the Oscars, where he was rehearsing material for the show. She mentioned seeing a “fear in his eyes” as he prepared to host live. Glaser also revealed that hosting awards shows has changed her perspective on watching them. Now, she admires hosts who make it seem easy and enjoyable.
Glaser will rehost the Golden Globes in 2027 for the third time in four years. She joked about having enough time to worry about not surviving the event in just 10 months. Instead, she finds fulfillment in doing things that scare her.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/oscars/2026/03/16/nikki-glaser-oscars-conan-obrien/89184031007