After NBC refuses to carry 2022 Golden Globes, HFPA responds, promising “transformational changes…quickly” By Stephen Iervolino
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The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has issued a statement in response to NBC’s decision not to carry the Golden Globe Awards in 2022.
The organization has been under fire both in the press and from Hollywood celebrities who have brought to light accusations of sexism and racism.
Just today,
Tom Cruise returned his three trophies in protest.
“Regardless of the next air date of the Golden Globes, implementing transformational changes as quickly – and as thoughtfully – as possible remains the top priority for our organization,” an HFPA statement reads in part.
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A package Tom Cruise just sent to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association may be worth its weight in gold.
The actor known for his work in films such as
Risky Business and
Top Gun sent all three of his Golden Globe awards to HFPA s headquarters in protest of the organization s lack of diversity, according to a
Deadlinereport. Cruise won Golden Globes for his work in
Jerry Maguire,
Magnolia.
Cruise s decision to return his Golden Globes was reported the same day that NBC announced it would no longer host the awards ceremony, also due to concerns about diversity.
Time s Up Pushes HFPA on Globes, Demanding Inclusive, Transparent and Respectful Ceremony
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Time’s Up and the coalition of publicity firms that has put pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to change its ways have applauded NBC’s decision to scrap the 2022 Golden Globe Awards telecast out of concern about the lack of diversity among its members.
The publicist’ group issued a letter in March that vowed to boycott the HFPA if the organization did not implement major reforms. That came on the heels of a damning Los Angeles Times expose of the little-known press association that administers the Globes.