Tom Cruise returns Golden Globes awards after protest
Tom Cruise has handed back his three Golden Globes in protest at a lack of diversity among the body that runs the glittering annual Hollywood awards.
He is the latest star to join a growing chorus of criticism. NBC, which has aired the event since 1996, has said it won’t broadcast the ceremony next year.
NBC said it wanted to see “meaningful reform” from the organisers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The Golden Globes are second only to the Oscars in terms of profile.
Time’s Up, a leading advocate for industry reform, described NBC’s move as a “defining moment for Hollywood”.
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Tom Cruise is said to have returned his Golden Globes and NBC will not broadcast next year s ceremony following criticism towards the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)
The 58-year-old actor has reportedly sent three accolades back to the HQ of the organisation - whose members vote on the accolades presented at the Golden Globes - after it came under fire for a lack of diversity 12 May 2021
Sources told Deadline that Tom has returned his Best Actor gongs for Jerry Maguire and Born on the Fourth of July and his Best Supporting Actor award for Magnolia .
It comes as NBC has decided not to air next year s ceremony.
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