Nikki Glaser is an American stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster, radio host, and television host who has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades. She is known for her candid and hilarious take on topics such as sex, dating, relationships, and pop culture. She has also hosted and starred in several shows and specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV, and E!. As of 2023, Nikki Glaser’s net worth is estimated to be around $4.5 million.
Nikki Glaser’s Career and Achievements
Movies and TV Shows
Nikki Glaser started her career as a stand-up comedian at the age of 18. She performed on various late-night shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. She also appeared in comedy films such as Trainwreck (2015), I Feel Pretty (2018), and Punching the Clown (2009).
In 2013, she co-created and co-hosted the MTV series Nikki & Sara Live with Sara Schaefer. The show featured celebrity interviews, sketches, and pop culture commentary. In 2016, she hosted and executive produced the Comedy Central series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which explored sex and relationships through comedy segments, panel discussions, and field pieces.
In 2018, she competed on the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars but was eliminated in the first week. In 2020, she guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! and hosted the inaugural edition of the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted. In 2021, she headlined her first HBO comedy special, Good Clean Filth, which was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy Special.
In 2022, she hosted and executive produced the E! reality sitcom Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?, which followed her life after moving back to her parents’ house in St. Louis during the pandemic. She also hosted and executive produced the HBO Max reality dating series FBoy Island, which featured three women trying to find love among 24 men who were either “nice guys” or “fboys”.
Stand-up comedy
Nikki Glaser has released two comedy albums: Perfect (2016) and Bangin’ (2019). Both albums were based on her stand-up specials of the same name that aired on Comedy Central and Netflix respectively. She has also performed at various comedy festivals and venues across the country and internationally.
She is known for her sharp wit, self-deprecating humor, and fearless approach to taboo topics. She often draws from her own personal experiences and struggles with body image, eating disorders, sexuality, and relationships. She has also roasted celebrities such as Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis, Rob Lowe, Ann Coulter, and Caitlyn Jenner on Comedy Central Roasts.
Podcasts
Nikki Glaser has been involved in several podcasts over the years. From 2011 to 2014, she co-hosted You Had To Be There with Sara Schaefer. The podcast featured interviews with comedians, musicians, and other guests. From 2015 to 2016, she co-hosted We Know Nothing with Phil Hanley and Anya Marina. The podcast offered humorous relationship advice to callers and listeners.
From 2016 to 2020, she hosted You Up with Nikki Glaser on SiriusXM. The show was a live daily morning show that covered pop culture, news, entertainment, and life. In 2021, she launched The Nikki Glaser Podcast with iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network. The podcast is a daily companion podcast that provides a fun, honest, and informative look into her life and current events.
Personal Life and Relationships
Family
Nikki Glaser was born on June 1, 1984 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has one sibling, a younger sister named Lauren who is a teacher. She has German and Irish ancestry. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she attended Kirkwood High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in English Literature.
She is very close to her parents Julie E. (née Burke) and Edward J. Glaser who are supportive of her career choices
Boyfriend
Nikki Glaser has been open about her dating life and has shared some of her past and present relationships on her shows and podcasts. She has dated fellow comedians such as Pete Lee, Dan Soder, and Bobby Bones. She has also dated non-comedians such as Chris Convy, a television producer, and Mike Vecchione, a former wrestler.
She has admitted that she has had difficulty maintaining long-term relationships due to her busy schedule, insecurities, and commitment issues. She has also revealed that she is bisexual and has experimented with women in the past.
As of 2023, Nikki Glaser is reportedly single and focusing on her career and personal growth. She has stated that she is open to finding love and settling down in the future.
Nikki Glaser’s Net Worth
Sources of income
Nikki Glaser’s main source of income is her career as a stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster, radio host, and television host. She earns money from performing live shows, selling comedy albums, appearing in films and TV shows, hosting and producing shows and specials, and creating and hosting podcasts.
She also earns money from endorsements, sponsorships, and merchandise. She has partnered with brands such as Tampax, Trojan, Bumble, and HelloFresh. She has also launched her own line of clothing and accessories called Nikki Glaser Merch.
Estimated Net Worth
According to various sources, Nikki Glaser’s net worth is estimated to be around $4.5 million as of 2023. This is based on her earnings from her various projects and ventures in the entertainment industry.
She is considered to be one of the most successful and influential female comedians in the world. She has also been recognized for her contributions to comedy and culture by various awards and publications. She won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Podcast Host in 2020 and was named one of the 50 Most Funny People in America by Rolling Stone in 2017.
