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Published exactly a week before Sunday’s 78th annual ceremony, the report claimed that the HFPA has several members of color, but no Black members. For many years, the group has allegedly limited its membership due to concerns over competition, the report also stated.
The HFPA has long come under fire for its questionable ethics and lack of diversity among its members.
After the 2021 Golden Globe nominees were announced earlier this month, many Black-led projects were viewed as snubs, includingSpike Lee’s critically acclaimed Vietnam war filmDa 5 Bloodsand the hit HBO seriesI May Destroy You. Both were critically acclaimed projects that received no nominations.
Jonathan MajorsandJurnee Smollett, stars of HBO’sLovecraft Country, were both excluded from the honors, as wasUzo Adubafor FX’sMrs. America, despitewinningbest supporting actress in a limited series category at the Emmys last September.
In response to the lack of Black members, an HFPA representative told theLA Timesthat the group is aware of the issue and is “committed to addressing” it.
Lovercraft Country.Joshua Ade/HBO
Despite receiving mostly negative reviews from critics,Emily in Parisscored two Golden Globe nominations, one for the series itself and the second for starLily Collins.
Lily Collins in Emily in Paris.CAROLE BETHUEL/NETFLIX
In addition, theLA Timesreportalleged that the HFPA pays its own members substantial amounts of money to serve as officers and on various committees. In the fiscal year ending in June 2020, the HFA members allegedly collected nearly $2 million in payments from the group.
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Next week’s Golden Globe Awards will take place virtually.Tina Fey and Amy Poehlerwill behosting from opposite coasts, while presenters includeKyra Sedgwick, Sterling K. Brown, Michael Douglas and more.
Jane Fonda will be the recipient of this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award, which recognizes a lifetime achievement in film. Previous honorees includeTom Hanks,Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges andMeryl Streep.
The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on Feb. 28 starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
