Top 10 historical moments of Golden globe awards

The Golden Globe Awards are one of the most prestigious awards shows in the entertainment industry. Each year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) honors outstanding achievements in film and television. Here are a few of the most significant events in the history of the Golden Globe Awards:

1. The first Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held in 1944 at the 20th Century Fox studios in Hollywood. The awards recognized excellence in film and were voted on by the HFPA, a group of international journalists who cover the entertainment industry.
2. In 1951, the Golden Globe Awards expanded to include television. The first television award was presented to Sid Caesar for “Your Show of Shows.”
3. In 1955, the HFPA established the Cecil B. DeMille Award, which is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. The first recipient of the award was legendary actor, director and producer Cecil B. DeMille.
4. In 1962, Audrey Hepburn became the first actress to win a Golden Globe for a non-English language film for her role in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.
5. In 1963, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony was broadcast on television for the first time, airing on NBC.
6. In 1977, Barbra Streisand became the first woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Director for her work on the film “Yentl.”
7. In 1983, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel for the first time, where it has been held every year since.
8. In 2008, The Golden Globe Awards moved to a live three-hour telecast, previously it was aired on tape delay.
9. In 2018, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony was marked by the launch of the Time’s Up movement, which aims to combat sexual harassment and discrimination in the entertainment industry. Many attendees wore black to the ceremony in solidarity with the movement.
10. In 2020, On Golden Globe ceremony, the HFPA faced criticism for lacking diversity among its membership, with calls for reform and boycotts.

The Golden Globe Awards have been a major fixture in the entertainment industry for over 75 years, recognizing outstanding achievements in film and television and cementing the careers of some of the most accomplished actors, directors, and filmmakers in the world.