Golden Globe Awards: Fascinating Facts and Insights
Golden Globe Awards: Fascinating Facts and Insights
The Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, honor outstanding achievements in both film and television. The 81st annual ceremony recently took place, and we’ve compiled some intriguing facts about the event and its laureates.
Amazon Studios’ Boycott
In 2021, Amazon Studios decided to boycott the Golden Globes due to the lack of Black journalists among the 86 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Prominent figures like Scarlett Johansson supported the boycott, and Tom Cruise even returned his three Golden Globe Awards in protest.
‘Barbie’ Makes History
This year, the film ‘Barbie’ set a record with the most nominations. It won two awards: Best Original Song for Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For’ and Best Cinematic Achievement.
Weight Matters
Unlike the Oscar statuette, the Golden Globe is slightly smaller and lighter, weighing around three kilograms, which is almost a kilogram less than an Oscar.
The Writers’ Strike
In 2008, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony was halted due to the Writers Guild of America strike, marking a significant interruption in the event’s history.
Star-Studded Hosts
Traditionally, journalists from the association hosted the award ceremony. However, in 1958, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. spontaneously took the stage. Their vocal performance as the Rat Pack was a sensation, leading to stars hosting the subsequent ceremonies.
Special Recognition
In its first decade, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association introduced a special award to recognize significant contributions to the film industry. Walt Disney was among the first recipients of this honor.
Best Animated Film
As animated films gained popularity, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association created a new category: Best Animated Film. The first award in this category was presented at the 64th ceremony in 2007 to the film ‘Cars’.
Meryl Streep’s Record
American actress Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Golden Globe wins, with nine awards to her name. She is also a three-time Oscar winner.
The Golden Globe and Oscar Connection
The Golden Globe Awards are often seen as a precursor to the Oscars. Historically, many films that win at the Golden Globes go on to be nominated for, or win, Oscars.
‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Dominance
The most awarded film in Golden Globe history is Milos Forman’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ This drama won awards in five major categories: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. No other film has matched this record since.
Category Expansion
In 1952, the association decided to split the Best Film category into Dramas, Comedies, and Musicals. This change also affected the Best Actor and Best Actress categories, providing more opportunities for winners.
Scandal and Change
The 2022 Golden Globe Awards were held without a live broadcast or the traditional ceremony due to a scandal involving the jury. Only a few association members and selected grantees participated in the event.
Exclusive Los Angeles Broadcast
Initially, the Golden Globe Awards were broadcast exclusively to Los Angeles residents. It wasn’t until after 1963 that the event became accessible to viewers nationwide, regardless of their location.
For more information, you can visit the official Golden Globes website.
