Ricky Gervais gave new Golden Globes host a humbling piece of advice - Glaser will make history as the first woman to host this year’s ceremony

Be yourself. You’re not one of them.’ The simple but blunt response is exactly right, and so on brand for The Office UK star. A crowd–virtual or in person–can tell if someone on stage is being real, and it's great to know that Gervais made the point very clear to Glaser.

Comedian Nikki Glaser has revealed the advice she has received from past Golden Globe Awards hosts before she takes that stage for the first time on Sunday, Jan. 5. And the words of wisdom from five-time host Ricky Gervais are particularly humbling.