Michael B. Jordan’s Mom Fires Back at Nikki Glaser’s NSFW Golden Globes Joke
Michael B. Jordan’s mother, Donna Jordan, had a less-than-enthusiastic reaction to a risqué joke about her son at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 11, in Los Angeles.
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, included several edgy jokes aimed at celebrities. One of her targets was Michael B. Jordan, who starred as twin characters in last year’s horror film Sinners. Glaser joked, “I can’t believe it, we got two Michael B. Jordans. When I saw that, I was like, Nikki B. Jerkin’, because that was awesome.”
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While much of the audience laughed, cameras captured Donna Jordan awkwardly sipping her drink as her son laughed along. Glaser noticed and quickly tried to correct herself, saying, “I’m so sorry. That should’ve been a DM.”
The clip of the moment quickly went viral online. Fans took to social media to react, with one writing, “Somebody check on Michael B. Jordan’s mom,” while another simply commented, “Her face.”
Before the awards ceremony, Donna had shared her pride in her son with Entertainment Weekly. She said, “Just his commitment and his dedication and his persistence to his craft. And the messages that he tries to share with everyone with the choices that he makes and the work that he does. I’m very proud of that.”
Jordan was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in the Ryan Coogler-directed film but lost to Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent. Sinners still walked away with two wins: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson.
The Golden Globes are no stranger to controversial jokes. Host Nikki Glaser’s humor followed a long tradition of edgy commentary from previous ceremonies. Past hosts, including Ricky Gervais and Amy Poehler, have made headlines with daring jabs at stars and politics.
Michael B. Jordan, who grew up in Newark, New Jersey, has lived in Los Angeles since 2006. He describes himself as spiritual and has long admired actors like Tom Cruise and Will Smith. Jordan has also been influenced by directors including Ryan Coogler, Steven Spielberg, and Christopher Nolan.
Despite the awkward joke, it’s clear Jordan’s mother remains a proud supporter of her son’s career.
Moments like this show the fine line between humor and sensitivity at awards shows. While many laugh at bold jokes, it’s easy to see how family members can feel uncomfortable. What do you think about Glaser’s joke? Was it funny or too far? Share your thoughts in the comments.
