Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Pays Tribute to Late Director Rob Reiner and Rock Icons Remembered in 2025
The Golden Globes host, Nikki Glaser, paid tribute to the late director Rob Reiner during the awards show. Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their California home, and their son has been charged in connection with their deaths. Glaser, in an elegant black dress and a Spinal Tap baseball cap, referenced a famous line from the movie This is Spinal Tap in her closing remarks. The Golden Globes typically do not have an annual tribute to deceased industry figures during the show but feature an "in memoriam" section on their website. A memorial to Reiner was added to the site the day after his passing, highlighting his contributions as an actor, director, and political activist. The show-closing moment by Glaser was the main tribute to Reiner during the broadcast. The article also lists notable names in rock and metal who passed away in 2025.