Honestly, if you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines. Nikki Glaser is everywhere. She just crushed the Golden Globes hosting gig for the second year in a row, she's basically the undisputed queen of the roast, and her face is all over Netflix. But for a lot of people, there's one specific thing they’re searching for: the story behind those naked pictures of Nikki Glaser.
It wasn't a "leak." It wasn't some scandalous TMZ moment. It was a very intentional, very bold move for a cause she actually gives a damn about.
The PETA Campaign: "Never Steal Anyone's Material"
Back in 2024, right as her career was hitting a massive new peak after the Tom Brady roast, Nikki teamed up with PETA for a nude photo shoot. The tagline? "Never Steal Someone Else's Material." It’s a clever play on comedy ethics, basically saying you shouldn't "steal" the skin, wool, or fur off an animal's back.
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In the main shot, she’s standing behind a microphone stand, completely naked, looking remarkably comfortable. For someone who talks so much about her insecurities, it was a pretty "hell yeah" moment.
Nikki has been a vegan for a while now. She doesn't just do it for the health stuff; she’s genuinely vocal about animal rights. She’s even gone after SeaWorld executives during their virtual meetings, asking them to stop breeding dolphins. So, when she decided to strip down for the camera, it wasn't just for the shock value. It was to get people to look at the message.
Why the Shoot Felt Different
We’ve seen plenty of celebs do the "I’d rather go naked than wear fur" thing. But with Nikki, it felt... different? Maybe because her whole brand is built on being brutally honest about her body.
On The Howard Stern Show in early 2026, she admitted she was terrified before the shoot. She’s been open about having body dysmorphia for years. She’s talked about how she used to hate looking at photos of herself. But during the PETA shoot, something clicked. She realized that if she was naked, people wouldn't be looking at her face as much—they’d be looking at the "statement."
She told Howard that it was actually freeing. She didn't have to worry about if her outfit was flattering or if she looked "cool" in leather. She was just... there.
The OutKick Photoshoot: Motorcycles and Cigars
Now, PETA isn't the only time things got a little spicy. Around late 2024, another set of photos started circulating from a shoot featured in OutKick. These were a bit more "rock and roll."
We’re talking Nikki on a motorcycle, Nikki smoking a cigar, and—randomly—Nikki sitting on top of an old-school TV set. While she wasn't technically fully nude in every single one of these, the vibe was definitely "less is more."
It sparked a ton of conversation. Some people were like, "Wait, is she a model now?" Others were just happy to see a comedian owning her sexuality without making it a joke. It’s a weird line to walk when you’re a "raunchy" comic. People expect you to be funny, but when you actually look good, it almost confuses the audience. Nikki seems to love leaning into that confusion.
Addressing the "Leaked" Rumors
Let’s be real. When people search for "naked pictures of Nikki Glaser," they’re usually looking for something illicit.
The truth is pretty boring on that front: there are no "leaked" tapes or hacked iCloud photos. Everything out there—from the PETA ads to the professional editorial shoots—was released with her full consent. In a world where female celebrities often have their privacy invaded, Nikki has managed to keep control of her image by being the one to press the "upload" button herself.
She’s basically front-run the trolls. You can’t really "expose" someone who already went on Comedy Central and did a show called Not Safe where she talked about every sexual fetish under the sun.
Body Dysmorphia and the Comedy Connection
It’s worth noting that Nikki’s willingness to be naked in front of a camera is tied to her mental health journey. She’s been incredibly transparent about her struggle with "face dysmorphia" and the pressure of aging in Hollywood.
In her 2024 HBO special Good Clean Filth, and in various interviews through 2025, she’s touched on how comedy was her "defense mechanism" because she didn't feel like the "pretty girl" in school.
By doing these shoots, she's kind of challenging her own brain. It’s exposure therapy on a global scale. If you’re afraid of people judging your body, what’s the scariest thing you can do? Put it on a billboard.
What This Means for Fans
If you're looking into this because you're a fan of her comedy, the takeaway is pretty simple: Nikki is an open book. Whether she's roasting a legendary quarterback or baring it all for a vegan leather campaign, she’s doing it on her own terms.
Actionable Insights for the Curious:
- Check the Source: If you see a "scandalous" headline about her, it's almost certainly a professional shoot she did for a cause or a magazine.
- Support the Cause: If you actually like the PETA photos, check out her interviews on The Howard Stern Show where she explains why she went vegan. It’s actually pretty compelling stuff.
- Follow the Comedy: The "nude" stuff is just a small part of her brand. Her real power is in her specials like Bangin' and her recent hosting stints. That’s where the real "unfiltered" Nikki lives.
Nikki Glaser has spent twenty years making sure there's nothing left to hide. At this point, a nude photo is just another Tuesday for her. It's just skin—and as she'd probably joke, at least she's not wearing someone else's.