It seems like it was not that long ago when the organization
that created the Golden Globe Awards was not well-respected in the entertainment
industry. But the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group whose membership
represents 55 countries spanning from Europe to New
Zealand , is now considered one of the most important
events in Hollywood .
This month, the popular and glamorous award show celebrates their 71st
anniversary.
The HFPA started as a group of international journalists who
wanted to efficiently and accurately cover all aspects of the world of
entertainment. Back in the 1940’s, the studios did not think that foreign
coverage of their films was all that important. During the 1950’s the group
split but later reunited. Today, the HFPA hosts the Golden Globe Awards -- one
of the three most-watched award shows on television. It is a night where the
actors, directors, producers, screenwriters and other industry professionals
from around the world gather to celebrate their achievements. It is a night
where the rules are a little looser and the celebrity outfits more creative than
those of the Academy Awards, which makes it more fun to watch.
Forbes Living TV raises a champagne flute to the Hollywood
Foreign Press Association for its incredible 71 years of covering the
entertainment industry through turmoil, scandal, a split, political agendas and
free-speaking celebs to become an annual favorite. Cheers!
