Golden Globes 2021 controversy explained: Who are the HFPA?
The 2021 Golden Globes took place on February 28th but the ceremony was overshadowed by controversy surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Golden Globes took place on February 28th, getting the 2021 awards season into full swing. Like many awards ceremonies over the past year, the 78th Golden Globes was a virtual affair thanks to a certain pandemic so naturally there were plenty of technical glitches throughout the evening. However, technical glitches proved to be a small talking point next to the controversy surrounding the HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) that somewhat overshadowed the ceremony.