When Keith Urban accompanied his wife, Nicole Kidman, to the Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan 5), he likely anticipated a few playful jabs during the show’s opening—especially with comedian Nikki Glaser at the helm.
Nikki Glaser Playfully Roasts «Kooky Koala» Keith Urban at Golden Globes
Glaser didn’t hold back, affectionately teasing Urban by referring to him as a “kooky koala” and crediting him—jokingly—for motivating Kidman to work harder in her career.
But her comments came with a humorous twist, hinting that his influence might be less about strategy and more about… musical persistence.
“This is your 20th Golden Globe nomination,” Glaser said to Kidman during her monologue. “That’s amazing. Truly. Thank you for all of your hard work.”
Then, with perfect comedic timing, she turned her attention to Urban.
“And thank you to Keith Urban for playing so much guitar around the house that she wants to leave and make 18 movies a year,” Glaser quipped. “Keep strumming, you kooky koala.”
The audience erupted in laughter, and Urban, ever the good sport, took the roast in stride.