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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) organizes the Golden Globe Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes excellence in film and television.
The ceremony was held for the 80th time in its history, but this year’s edition was particularly noteworthy because of the racial exclusion scandals that have plagued the organization in recent times.
No one in the 87 members of the HFPA was Black, which led to widespread criticism and calls for reform in 2021, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
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.
Following the scandal, the HFPA has pledged to take steps to promote inclusion within the organization.
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.
Many in the industry have called for more to be done to address the underlying problems with race and representation in Hollywood while the HFPA’s reform efforts are still ongoing.
Some have called for a complete overhaul of the awards ceremony, arguing that the Golden Globes lack credibility due to the HFPA’s controversial history.
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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 Artists and Shows
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
