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The Golden Globe Awards are an annual awards ceremony hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to recognize outstanding work in film and television.
For the first time in its 80-year history, the ceremony was held, but this year’s event was noteworthy because of the recent racial exclusion scandal that has plagued the organization.
In 2021, a Los Angeles Times article revealed that none of the HFPA’s 87 members were black, sparking widespread criticism and calls for change.
As a result of the scandal, several high-profile individuals and organizations, including actor Tom Cruise, returned the Golden Globe Awards, and NBC, the network that traditionally aired the ceremony, decided not to air the ceremony in 2021.
In response to the scandal, the HFPA promised to take action to encourage more inclusivity within the group.
These included efforts to recruit a more diverse group of members and increase transparency regarding the organization’s finances and governance. The association also pledged to increase funding for scholarships and grants to minority groups.
As the HFPA reform effort continues, many in the industry are calling for more to be done to address the underlying issues of race and representation in Hollywood.
Some people have also demanded a complete makeover of the awards show, contending that the HFPA’s track record of scandals has damaged the credibility of the Golden Globes.
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Still One of the Most Prestigious
Despite these challenges, the Golden Globe Awards remains one of the entertainment industry’s most prestigious and watched events, with many talented actors, directors and writers continuing to be recognized at the awards ceremony each year.
However, it will be important to see if the association can get a hold of the situation and actively make changes so that the awards ceremony can be truly inclusive and honoring the talents of all people.
The night began with host Jerrod Carmichael taking the stage and explaining how he came to be the host, with a quip about being Black and a detailed account of his decision-making process.
The trophy distribution then began, with several notable films and performances taking home awards.
The Banshees of Inisherin, a tragicomedy set on an Irish island, led all movies with eight nominations and ultimately took home the best comedy film trophy, while Colin Farrell won in the best actor in a comedy/musical category.
Writer-director Martin McDonagh also took home the best screenplay award.
Another film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, also fared well, with Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan both winning in the best actress and best supporting actor in a series, limited series, or motion picture made for television categories respectively.
The Fablemans also came into frame, with the film winning best drama film and Steven Spielberg winning best director.
It was a night of diverse wins, showcasing the talent and different voices of various cultures in the film industry and it was not just limited to a few people. The night was a reminder that the industry needs to look beyond their usual suspects and recognize talents from all backgrounds.
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Golden Globe Winners
Film
Best Motion Picture — Drama
The Fabelmans
Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
The Banshees of Inisherin
Best Motion Picture — Non-English Language
Argentina, 1985
Best Motion Picture — Animated
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Best Director — Motion Picture
Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama
Austin Butler, Elvis
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama
Cate Blanchett, Tár
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Best Original Score — Motion Picture
Justin Hurwitz, Babylon
Best Original Song — Motion Picture
“Naatu Naatu” by M.M. Keeravani, Kala Bhairava, Rahul Sipligunj from RRR
Television
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Abbott Elementary
Best Television Series – Drama
House of the Dragon
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Kevin Costner, Yellowstone
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Zendaya, Euphoria
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Television Series
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Television Series
Julia Garner, Ozark
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
The White Lotus
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Evan Peters, Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird
