Nikki Glaser Tributes Rob Reiner with Spinal Tap Nod at Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser closed the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on a poignant note Sunday night, paying subtle tribute to late filmmaker Rob Reiner by donning a Spinal Tap baseball cap and quoting iconic lines from his 1984 mockumentary directorial debut during her sign-off at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

The 41-year-old comedian, hosting the ceremony for the second consecutive year, returned to the stage after the final award presentation wearing the black cap emblazoned with the film's logo. As she waved farewell to the audience of actors, directors and industry figures, Glaser said, "Well, that's our show. This one went to 11." She continued with additional nods to the movie, adding, "Thank you guys for an amazing night, and I hope we found the line between clever and stupid. A good Chalamet to you all! Good night."

The gestures referenced This Is Spinal Tap, a cult classic that follows a fictional British heavy metal band on tour. One of its most memorable scenes features an improvised exchange about an amplifier that "goes to 11," a phrase now recognized in the Oxford English Dictionary. Glaser's approach allowed her to honor Reiner's legacy without directly addressing...