Golden Globes criticised for lack of diversity
The 78th annual edition of the Golden Globes, the film and television awards of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), was marked by criticisms of the lack of diversity in nominations.
With celebrities at home because of the covid-19 pandemic, the ceremony took place virtually between Los Angeles and New York, and the presenters did not ignore the controversy. "There is a lot of flashy garbage that is named," said comedian Amy Poehler, who again teamed up with Tina Fey at the presentation of the ceremony. "Everyone is understandably upset by the HFPA and its choices," said Poehler, referring to criticisms directed at the Foreign Press Association in Hollywood, which is responsible for the Golden Globes, for ignoring relevant works written in the last year, done or carried out by African Americans. "We all know that the award ceremonies are stupid," added Tina Fey. "The point is that, even with stupid things, inclusion is important and there are no blacks among the members of the Foreign Critic's Association in Hollywood," she said, urging the organisation to make changes.