Nikki Glaser, an avid celebrity encounterer, harbors one unyielding reservation: She solemnly vowed never to approach her beloved superstar, Taylor Swift, of her own accord. In an episode of the podcast "Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard" aired on February 24th, Glaser fondly recounted their shared presence at the 2025 Grammys, emphasizing how she had deliberately kept a respectful distance from the enchanting vocalist of "Karma." She expanded upon her unwavering principle of maintaining that separation, vividly portraying her firm determination.
"Taylor," Glaser began, her voice tinged with understanding, "she's the star everyone yearns to touch. I will never be that person who interrupts with an 'Excuse me!'" She continued, her tone convicted, "On a night like that, swarmed by fans, she doesn't need one more person vying for her attention. And I know she'd be as gracious as ever. I can picture the interaction perfectly, but I refuse to sip from her creative well when it needs to be full for her music."
Adding a touch of humor to her reverence, Glaser quipped, "It's almost impolite how I avoid eye contact when Taylor Swift's in the room; I don't even dare glance her way." Neither artist claimed a Grammy that night; Glaser lost out on Best Comedy Album to Dave Chappelle, while Swift missed out on Song, Record, and Album of the Year honors.
Flashback a month earlier, Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes, an event Taylor Swift skipped despite attending the previous year when her 'Eras Tour' concert film was nominated (ultimately losing to Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie'). After the ceremony, Glaser playfully joked with a fan on X about missing Swift by a year, exclaiming, "Oh, trust me, I was disappointed!"
Glaser's dedication to keeping a respectful distance from her idol comes at a personal cost, as her fangirling for Swift is well-documented. She has openly raved about her adoration, even revealing in December that she splurged nearly $100,000 to attend 22 Eras Tour concerts across 2023 and 2024. On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in July, she admitted to being "addicted" to the tour, confessing, "She has no clue who I am, but I'm her biggest fan. Seeing her perform is what brings me the purest joy in life."
