Hollywood Women's Press Club facts for kids
The Hollywood Women's Press Club was a special group created in 1928 by Louella Parsons. It started as a place for women who wrote for magazines and newspapers to meet for lunch. Over time, it grew to include other professionals like publicists and screenwriters. By the late 1970s, men were also allowed to join the club.
The club became famous for its Golden Apple Awards. These awards recognized people in Hollywood. One unique award was the "Sour Apple," given to those who were not very cooperative or friendly. The club gave out its last awards in 2001. Today, the Hollywood Women's Press Club is no longer active.
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What Was the Hollywood Women's Press Club?
The Hollywood Women's Press Club began in 1928. It was founded by Louella Parsons, a well-known newspaper columnist. The club's first members were women journalists. They often met for lunch to share news and ideas.
How the Club Grew
At first, the club was mainly for women who wrote for newspapers and magazines. But in 1941, it started to welcome publicists. These are people who help promote actors and movies. Later, screenwriters and other related professionals also joined. This helped the club become more diverse.
Welcoming Men
For many years, the club was only for women. However, in the late 1970s, the club changed its rules. It began to admit men as members. This was a big step in the club's history.
The Famous Golden Apple Awards
The Hollywood Women's Press Club was best known for its special awards. These were called the Golden Apple Awards. They were given to people in the entertainment industry.
The "Sour Apple" Award
Among the Golden Apple Awards, there was a very unique one. It was called the "Sour Apple" award. This award was given to people who were seen as difficult or unfriendly. It was a way for the press to playfully call out those who were hard to work with.
End of the Awards
The club continued to give out these awards for many years. However, the last Golden Apple Awards were presented in 2001. After that, the Hollywood Women's Press Club became inactive. It no longer holds meetings or gives out awards.
External links
- Oscars.org: Hollywood Women's Press Club
