Nikki Glaser shared a memorable mix-up involving Adam Sandler during a babysitting job at Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann’s home. The incident happened years ago when Glaser was caring for Apatow’s children, including Maude Apatow. The mix-up became a defining moment in Glaser’s connection to Sandler, illustrating an amusing and unexpected encounter between the two comedians.
Babysitting Led to an Unforgettable Conversation
The comedian appeared on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, where she talked about her past as a babysitter for Judd Apatow’s family. During one night watching the Apatow children, Glaser received a phone call from Adam Sandler. He mistook her voice for that of Maude Apatow, the Apatows’ daughter known for having a huskier voice.
Glaser described the call, recalling,
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I remember one night, Adam Sandler called, and he was like, ‘Hellooo?’
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imitating Sandler’s playful tone.
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He thought I was Maude, ’cause their younger daughter had a kind of a huskier voice. ‘Hello, Maude, this is Adam.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, hi!’ And he was like, ‘Oh, sorry, you’re the babysitter! Adam Sandler. How’s your night going?’
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She was surprised by how much Sandler engaged with her during that brief phone exchange, which reflected his genuine interest despite the initial mix-up. Glaser said,
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He asked me how my night was going,
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continuing,
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It was my first interaction with Adam Sandler, and I have loved him ever since. That was the nicest call I’ve ever gotten from someone when I was babysitting, from like a family member or a friend calling.
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Sandler’s Support and Warmth Left a Lasting Impression
At the time, Glaser was struck by Sandler’s playful nature, which she remembered fondly. She added,
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It was so cute how he was so silly on the phone, and asked me how my night was,
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before affirming,
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And then I loved him ever since.
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Years later, the two crossed paths again at the 2026 Golden Globes, where Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time. She recalled her nervousness performing in front of Sandler, who was seated close by and showed enthusiastic support.
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He was at the Globes the other night, and I had to do something in the middle of the audience, and he’s sitting right in front of me, like turned around, watching, beaming at me, smiling, just rooting me on,
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Glaser said.
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And I flubbed every line in that because I was so nervous performing for Adam Sandler, who was sitting front row. I love him so much. He was so supportive.
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Judd Apatow Reflects on Glaser’s Journey from Babysitter to Comedian
At the same awards ceremony, Judd Apatow introduced the Golden Globe for Best Director, sharing a humorous comment about Glaser. He remembered hiring her as their babysitter and discovering her comedy act online.
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She was our babysitter, and she was like, ‘I do stand-up comedy,’
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Apatow recounted.
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And then I went online and watched her set, and it was all about smoking reefer and having weird sex. And then she stopped being our babysitter.
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Glaser expressed gratitude for Apatow’s candid remarks, particularly because they highlighted a significant moment in her career path. She told Howard Stern,
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I really appreciated that he shared that,
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adding,
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I was really tickled by that because it’s such a special moment for me that I started out as his babysitter.
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Ongoing Collaboration and Respect Beyond Early Roles
Glaser revealed she and Apatow are currently collaborating on a movie project. Reflecting on her early role as a babysitter, she noted how Apatow has never limited his view of her due to her past position.
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When I took that job, I remember thinking, ‘This person is probably never going to see you as anything other than a nanny or whatever you came in as,’
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she shared.
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Even good people, they can’t really get past that. Whatever they meet you as is kind of what you are [to them] forever. And it’s never been that with him. He doesn’t talk about that. We don’t talk about it. It’s not like a thing we don’t talk about, but I don’t feel like he looks at me that way.
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The story illustrates how early interactions can shape relationships in unexpected ways, with Glaser’s experience demonstrating a blend of humor, warmth, and professional respect that has developed from a simple babysitting gig to ongoing creative partnership.
