In a surprising turn of events, John Dolmayan has taken to social media to respond to a humorous joke made by Nikki Glaser regarding System of a Down and the esteemed actress Glenn Close. This unexpected interaction has sparked interest among fans and followers of both the band and the comedian.

This all unfolded over the weekend during the highly anticipated 2025 Golden Globe Awards, where Glaser cleverly introduced Close with a playful reference to System of a Down. As she took the stage, she quipped, “To present our next award please welcome, from Netflix’s Back in Action, three-time Golden Globe Award winner, Hollywood icon and former drummer for System of a Down — Glenn Close.”

The joke not only elicited laughter from the audience but also caught the attention of Daron Malakian, the band’s guitarist, who embraced the humor with a social media post. He jokingly remarked, “Bet you didn’t know! Somewhere between our first drummer [Ontronik Khachaturian] and John, Glenn Close was tearing shit up on the drums for us!” This playful banter highlights the lighthearted camaraderie within the music community.

In keeping with the jovial spirit, Dolmayan also joined the conversation on his social platform. “I guess the cat’s out of the bag thanks to that a@#h*+£ @nikkiglaser,” he humorously stated. He boldly claimed that Glenn Close contributed significantly to the creation of Toxicity, the band’s iconic second album, revealing that she had to step in to lay down some challenging drum tracks due to time constraints. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to the band’s history.

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Dolmayan’s post was accompanied by a nostalgic image showcasing Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, and Shavo Odadjian with a humorous twist: Close’s face was photoshopped over Dolmayan’s. The effort to keep the joke alive demonstrates the band’s playful side and their willingness to embrace the absurdity of the situation.

He concluded with gratitude, thanking his bandmates and comedian Conan O’Brien for keeping this amusing secret under wraps for so long. “A little known fact is that Conan co-produced all our albums,” he added, providing a fun insight into the band’s creative journey. Dolmayan expressed relief that the truth about Close’s contributions was finally out in the open.

As fans eagerly await to see if Glenn Close will join in on the fun, the playful exchange continues to entertain and engage followers of both System of a Down and the comedy scene.