Leonardo DiCaprio sends 3 pasta baskets to Nikki Glaser after roast

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• The Roast That Started It All
• Why Glaser Sends Flowers to Everyone
• A Funny Celebrity Exchange Timeline
• What Made The Pasta Even Funnier
• What’s Next for Nikki Glaser?
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Leonardo DiCaprio just proved he can take a joke. The 51-year-old actor sent Nikki Glaser three baskets of pasta after she roasted him at the Golden Globes in January. Glaser revealed the hilarious gift on The Tonight Show and it perfectly captured DiCaprio’s sense of humor.

The Roast That Started It All

Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes for the second consecutive year on January 11. During her monologue, the 41-year-old comedian made jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio’s tendency to date younger women. She quipped that he accomplished everything “before your girlfriend turned 30.” Glaser also noted that DiCaprio doesn’t reveal much about himself. The crowd laughed as she searched for relatable material about the Oscar winner.

Then Glaser found comedy gold. She referenced a 1991 Teen Beat magazine interview where DiCaprio stated his favorite food was “pasta, pasta and more pasta.” It was a specific, real detail about the otherwise private star. DiCaprio laughed during the ceremony, gave a thumbs up, and mouthed “Yes” in response to the joke.

Why Glaser Sends Flowers to Everyone

Nikki Glaser explained her post-awards show tradition on The Tonight Show. After hosting major events, she sends flowers to every celebrity she roasted. “After I do it, I always send flowers to everyone that I made fun of that was a good sport about it,” she told host Jimmy Fallon. She does this to say thank you, acknowledging that their willingness to laugh helps her comedy career.

This year was different. DiCaprio was the only person who sent something back to Glaser. The three baskets of pasta arrived as a playful nod to her joke. Glaser appreciated the timely delivery. “It was dry pasta. I think the company was Mena Pasta,” she joked while recounting the story.

A Funny Celebrity Exchange Timeline

Date	Event
January 11, 2026	Golden Globes roast occurs, Glaser jokes about DiCaprio’s pasta love
January 2026	Glaser sends flowers to roasted celebrities
Late January 2026	DiCaprio responds with three pasta baskets
April 21, 2026	Glaser reveals the gift on The Tonight Show

“He dates young girls. I can’t stop.”

— Nikki Glaser, on Leonardo DiCaprio during The Tonight Show interview

What Made The Pasta Even Funnier

Glaser used the gift as a springboard for more jokes on The Tonight Show. She quipped that “the type of girl he goes for, he wouldn’t send pasta to.” She imagined DiCaprio’s typical preferences, joking that he’d prefer “a crib full of Dunkaroos and Go-Gurt.” The audience roared with laughter. Glaser added that after receiving such a thoughtful gift, “part of me was like, ‘Does Leo want to smash?'”

The exchange showcases DiCaprio’s maturity and sense of humor about his infamous dating history. Rather than take offense, he leaned into the joke and sent a clever response. It’s rare for celebrities to engage with roasts this way, which is why Glaser emphasized he was the only one who sent her anything.

What’s Next for Nikki Glaser?

The comedian is riding high on this viral moment as she promotes her new special. “Good Girl” debuts on Hulu on April 24, 2026, just three days after her Tonight Show appearance. The special explores aging, beauty, fame, and what it means to stay relevant in modern culture. Glaser has already been confirmed to host the Golden Globes again in 2027, promising more celebrity roasts. Will DiCaprio send her pasta next time too?

Sources

• People.com – Nikki Glaser reveals Leonardo DiCaprio’s three baskets of pasta response after Golden Globes roast
• USA Today – What Leonardo DiCaprio sent Nikki Glaser after Golden Globes roast
• Entertainment Weekly – Leonardo DiCaprio surprised Nikki Glaser with 3 baskets of pasta after Golden Globes joke