You Won't Recognize Nikki Glaser In Pics Before Her Hollywood Makeover

There's no doubt that Nikki Glaser is one of the most recognizable faces in the comedy world, but she didn't always have the same distinct features. 2025 was full of celeb transformations we'll never forget, and while the Golden Globes host didn't make any noticeable tweaks that year, you'll be stunned at how different she looks prior to becoming famous. A 2008 photo shows Glaser with a slightly larger nose and much thinner lips. Although the television personality has yet to admit to going under the knife, it's clear the stand-up has experienced a glow-up since the early aughts, as evidenced by a March 2025 Instagram post featuring side-by-side pics of herself on "The Tonight Show" in 2009 and 2025. Notably, the 2025 Glaser appeared to be much more vibrant, with tanned skin and her toned legs on full display. "GLOW UP," a fan raved.

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There are celebs who have been vocal about avoiding plastic surgery, but Nikki Glaser is not on that list. During a 2019 appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" she revealed that she wanted to make enhancements to her face. "I think I might get my lips done next week ... Just a little plump," she shared. In response, host Howard Stern told her, "You're a good-looking girl. Nothing wrong with you. Don't plump your lips up. You're going to look ridiculous." Glaser then admitted, "I put a lot of value on looks, and I wish I didn't."

While Stern may have convinced Glaser to temporarily lay off the plastic surgery, judging by her 2025 public appearances, it seems she changed her mind. However, the universe ended up intervening in her plans. "So, for January 2025, I was going to possibly have, like, a brow lift or some kind of, like, really invasive surgery that I've been, you know, looking into getting," she stated, per CBS News. Things changed when she got the call from her agents confirming that she had landed the Golden Globes hosting gig, and thus, would not have the time to recover from any procedures. It was a good thing she didn't, as she poked fun at stars surgically altering their looks that night, telling the audience (via E! News), "I love where you put your cheekbones. I, too, drink a lot of water. I don't judge. I do it now, too. I love how meditating removes your eyelids, really convenient." If she ever does get her brow lift, we're sure she'll have no problem making fun of herself, as well.