Executive Producer/ Host/Actor
Nikki Boyer is best known as the Emmy Nominated Executive Producer of the hit FX Series Dying for Sex, on Hulu and Disney+
BIO
Nikki Boyer is an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer of the FX/Hulu and Disney+ limited series Dying for Sex, which is currently nominated for nine Primetime Emmy awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. She co-created, starred in, and Executive Produced the original Wondery podcast Dying for Sex, which won the Ambies Award for Podcast of the Year and was named one of Apple’s Favorite Podcasts of the Year.
The television adaptation stars Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate (as Nikki) and was created by Emmy-nominated Kim Rosenstock (New Girl, Only Murders) and Emmy Award-winner Elizabeth Meriwether (The Dropout, New Girl). The series was also recently nominated for a Gotham Award for Best Limited Series, with Jenny Slate winning Best Supporting Performance for her portrayal of Nikki.
The deeply personal story follows Nikki’s real-life journey with her best friend, Molly, who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer and chose to embark on a bold, transformative adventure of sexual and emotional healing.
A three-time Emmy® Award-winning host, Nikki has recorded over 600 podcast episodes and hosted several acclaimed series for Wondery, including Call Me Curious, The Daily Smile, and Straight Talk with Ross Mathews. She’s brought her signature warmth and humor to daytime television as a guest co-host on The Drew Barrymore Show, Access Hollywood Live, and The Talk, and spent eight seasons as a correspondent on The Wendy Williams Show. She became a digital media favorite as the Webby Award-winning host of Yahoo!’s Daytime in No Time, which drew nearly a billion views over five years.
As an actress, Nikki has appeared in Gilmore Girls, 90210, and The L Word, and will also appear in FX’s Dying for Sex. She served as Co-Executive Producer on Step Girlfriends, a scripted comedy based on her life, developed by CBS Studios.
Off-camera, Nikki is a certified life coach, a passionate dog rescue advocate, and a longtime volunteer for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Whether behind the mic, on screen, or in conversation, her work is fueled by vulnerability, humor, and a profound belief in the healing power of storytelling.
Dying for Media is a storytelling company that brings real people with unreal stories to the forefront—blending heart, humor, and humanity to create content that connects across podcasts, television, and digital platforms. Founded by Nikki Boyer and Kevin Sabbe the company develops bold, emotionally rich content—equal parts heart and humor—that resonates across platforms and breaks through the noise.
Contact Nikki
Zero Gravity Management
Jack Kingsrud (310) 694-3800
