Golden Globe Awards facts for kids
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The Golden Globe Awards are special prizes given to celebrate the best in international movies and TV shows. This annual event has taken place every year since 1944. It honors talented artists and professionals for their amazing work. The ceremony usually happens in January and is a big part of the "awards season" in the film world. This season often ends with the famous Academy Awards.
To be considered for a Golden Globe, movies and TV shows must have been released between January 1st and December 31st of the previous year. Some ceremonies were not shown on TV, like from 1969 to 1972, in 1979, and in 2022. The 2008 ceremony was changed to a press conference because writers were on strike. The 2022 ceremony was a smaller, private event due to health concerns and a lack of a TV broadcaster.
The awards were first created and organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). This group was made up of international journalists who reported on the entertainment industry in the United States. In 2022, after discussions about making the awards more fair and inclusive, big changes were made. A new company, Dick Clark Productions (owned by Eldridge Industries), took over running the Golden Globes. A separate group, the Golden Globe Foundation, was created to continue the charity work that the original organization used to do.
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The Story of the Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) started in 1943. It was first called the Hollywood Foreign Correspondent Association (HFCA). It was formed by foreign journalists in Los Angeles who wanted to share news about movies with countries outside the U.S. One of their first big ideas was to create an award ceremony, much like the Academy Awards, to celebrate great movies.
The 1st Golden Globe Awards were held in January 1944 at the 20th Century-Fox studios. They honored the best movies from 1943. Over the next ten years, the ceremonies took place at different famous locations, including the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Special Awards and Mergers
In 1950, some journalists from the HFCA formed a new group called the Foreign Press Association of Hollywood (FPAH). This new group created the Henrietta Award for World Film Favorite. This award celebrated the most popular movie stars around the world. Famous winners included Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman.
Meanwhile, the HFCA continued with its Golden Globe Awards. In 1950, they started a special award to honor people who made amazing contributions to the entertainment world. This award was named the Cecil B. DeMille Award, after the famous director and producer Cecil B. DeMille, who was the first to receive it.
In 1954, the two groups held a ceremony together. The next year, they officially joined to become the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Henrietta Award was stopped, but a new "World Film Favorite" award was created. This new award was similar to the Henrietta and was chosen by a worldwide poll. It was given out until 1980.
Golden Globes Grow with Television
The 13th Golden Globe Awards in 1956 introduced the first Golden Globe for Television Achievement. By 1962, during the 19th Golden Globe Awards, there were three main TV categories: Best TV Series, Best TV Actor, and Best TV Actress.
Starting in 1963, the trophies were often handed out by "Miss Golden Globe." This title was changed to "Golden Globe Ambassador" in 2018. The people chosen for this role were usually the children of famous celebrities.
In 2009, the Golden Globe trophy was updated. A company called Society Awards worked with the HFPA to create a new statuette. It featured unique marble and more gold, making the award even more special.
The Carol Burnett Award was created in 2018. It is a special award for lifetime achievement in television, just like the Cecil B. DeMille Award for movies. It was named after its first winner, the beloved actress and comedian Carol Burnett.
Giving Back to the Community
The money earned from the annual Golden Globe ceremonies has helped the organization donate millions of dollars. These donations go to charities related to entertainment. They also fund scholarships and programs for young people who want to work in film and television. One important group that benefits is the Young Artist Awards. This organization helps young Hollywood performers under 21 and provides scholarships for those facing challenges.
Recent Changes to the Awards
In 2021, there were discussions about making the Hollywood Foreign Press Association more diverse and fair. To address these concerns, big changes were approved in 2022. Todd Boehly, who owned Dick Clark Productions (the company that produced the Golden Globes TV show), helped create a new structure.
Under this new plan, Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries took over the Golden Globe Awards. This change aimed to make the ceremony more professional and modern. It also worked to increase the number and diversity of people who vote for the awards. The HFPA's charity work was moved to a new non-profit group called the Golden Globe Foundation.
The 80th Golden Globe Awards in 2023 were broadcast on NBC. Then, in November 2023, a new agreement was made for the 81st Golden Globe Awards to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. In March 2024, CBS and Dick Clark Productions agreed to a five-year deal to continue broadcasting the Golden Globes.
How Winners Are Chosen
Eligibility Rules
To be considered for a Golden Globe, movies and TV shows must have been released between January 1st and December 31st of the previous year.
Actors who only do voice-overs or have very small cameo roles (where they play themselves) cannot be nominated in acting categories.
Movies must be at least 70 minutes long. They also need to have been shown in theaters in the Greater Los Angeles area for at least seven days before December 31st. Movies can also be released on pay-per-view or through digital streaming.
For the Best Foreign Language Film award, movies do not need to be released in the United States. At least 51% of the movie's dialogue must be in a language other than English. These films must have first been released in their home country during a 14-month period ending December 31st. If a film was not released in its home country due to censorship, it can still qualify if it had a one-week release in the U.S. during the qualifying year.
TV shows must air in the United States between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. (or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sundays). They can be shown on regular TV, cable, or streaming services. However, shows only on pay-per-view or digital film delivery do not qualify. Also, a TV show must be made in the U.S. or be a joint project between an American and a foreign company. Reality shows and unscripted programs are not allowed.
A film cannot be entered in both movie and TV categories. It depends on how it was first released. If it first aired on American television, it's a TV program. If it was released in theaters or on pay-per-view, it's a movie. Showing a film at a festival does not change its category.
Actors in a TV series must appear in at least six episodes during the qualifying year. For TV films or miniseries, actors must appear in at least five percent of the total time.
Nominations and Voting
Entry forms for movies must be submitted within ten days of their official screening. TV programs should be sent in as early as possible before the deadline. Voters can watch TV programs in any common format, including the original TV broadcast.
A rule about hosting exclusive press conferences for nominated films was removed in 2023 to make the process clearer.
Voters receive ballots in November, along with a list of eligible movies and TV shows. Each voter chooses their top five in each category, ranking them from 5 (best) to 1. The five selections with the most votes become the nominees. If there's a tie, the ranking helps decide.
After the nominations are announced in December, voters get the final ballots. The winner in each category is chosen by simply having the most votes. If there's a tie for the winner, the one with more votes during the nomination stage wins.
As of the 2024 ceremony, the voting group included 310 people. These included international journalists from 76 countries and 95 members who were part of the original HFPA.
The Golden Globe Ceremony
The Golden Globe Awards show is broadcast to 167 countries worldwide. It is usually one of the most-watched awards shows each year, after the Oscars and the Grammy Awards. Since 2010, it has been shown live across all U.S. time zones.
Before Ricky Gervais hosted in 2010, the ceremony did not have a regular host. A different presenter introduced the show each year. Ricky Gervais hosted again in 2011 and 2012. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the ceremonies from 2013 to 2015. The Golden Globe Awards' theme song, which started in 2012, was written by Japanese musician and composer Yoshiki.
Broadcasting History
The Golden Globes have been broadcast by different networks over the years. NBC televised the ceremony locally in Los Angeles starting in 1958, and nationally in 1964. After some changes, NBC stopped broadcasting the show from 1968 until 1974.
Since 1993, Dick Clark Productions (DCP) has produced the ceremony. They worked with NBC for many years. The 65th Golden Globe Awards in 2008 was a press conference instead of a full ceremony because of a writers' strike.
In 2021, NBC decided not to air the 2022 ceremony. However, they signed a one-year deal to televise the 80th Golden Globe Awards in 2023. This ceremony was moved to a Tuesday evening to avoid conflicts with football games. In November 2023, DCP announced a new one-year agreement to air the 81st Golden Globe Awards on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. This ceremony followed CBS's afternoon football coverage. In March 2024, DCP and CBS made a five-year agreement to continue airing the Golden Globes.
Golden Globe Award Categories
Motion picture awards
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: since 1943 (separated genre in 1951)
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: since 1951
- Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language: since 1948
- Best Motion Picture – Animated: since 2006
- Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement – Motion Picture: since 2024
- Best Director – Motion Picture: since 1943
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: since 1943 (separated genre in 1951)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: since 1951
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: since 1943 (separated genre in 1951)
- Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: since 1951
- Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture: since 1943
- Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture: since 1943
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: since 1947
- Best Score – Motion Picture: since 1947
- Best Song – Motion Picture: since 1961
- Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures: since 1951
Television awards
- Best Television Series – Drama: since 1961
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: since 1961
- Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television: since 1971
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama: since 1961
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: since 1961
- Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television: since 1981
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama: since 1961
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: since 1961
- Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television: since 1981
- Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: since 1970
- Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: since 1970
- Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance – Television: since 2024
- Carol Burnett Award for Lifetime Achievement in Television: since 2018
Audio awards
- Best Podcast: introduced in 2026
Retired awards
- Best Documentary • Awarded from 1972 to 1976
- Best English-Language Foreign Motion Picture • Awarded from 1957 to 1973
- New Star of the Year – Actor • Awarded from 1948 to 1983
- New Star of the Year – Actress • Awarded from 1948 to 1983
- Henrietta Award (World Film Favorite – Female) • Awarded from 1950 to 1979
- Henrietta Award (World Film Favorite – Male) • Awarded from 1950 to 1979
- Promoting International Understanding • Awarded from 1945 to 1964
- Best Cinematography – Motion Picture • Awarded from 1948 to 1953, in 1955 and in 1963
- Special Award – Juvenile Performance • Awarded in 1948, 1949, 1953 and 1959
Golden Globe Records
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| Wins | Name | Year | Category and work | Ref. |
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| 2 | Sigourney Weaver | 1989 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Gorillas in the Mist) Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Working Girl) |
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| Joan Plowright | 1993 | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Enchanted April) Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Stalin) |
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| Helen Mirren | 2007 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (The Queen) Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (Elizabeth I) |
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| Kate Winslet | 2009 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Revolutionary Road) Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (The Reader) |
| Name | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Jamie Foxx | 2005 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Ray | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Collateral | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story | Nominated | |||
| Helen Mirren | 2007 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | The Queen | Won | |
| Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Elizabeth I | Won | |||
| Prime Suspect: The Final Act | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Premios Globo de Oro para niños
- Golden Globe Foundation
- List of American television awards
- List of film awards
- List of Golden Globe Awards ceremonies
- List of Golden Globe Award winners
- List of Golden Globe Award winning films
- List of Indian Golden Globe Award winners and nominees
