The **Golden Globe Awards** are prestigious annual honors recognizing outstanding achievements in international film and television, established in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)[1][2]. The ceremony, often held each January, is a major event in the entertainment industry’s awards season, second in prestige only to the Academy Awards for film and the Emmy Awards for television[2]. Awards span multiple categories, including best motion picture, acting, directing, screenwriting, and television series, divided into drama and comedy/musical genres. The distinctive trophy features a globe encircled by a film strip[2][3]. Initially organized by the HFPA, a group of international journalists covering Hollywood, the Golden Globes have evolved significantly. The first informal ceremony in 1944 awarded scrolls, and by 1945 a statuette was introduced, symbolizing the global reach of the industry[3]. Key developments include the 1951 introduction of separate categories for drama and comedy/musical to ensure genre diversity and the creation of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in 1952[3]. In 2023, following criticism over diversity and operational concerns, the HFPA dissolved its control over the awards. The Golden Globe Awards’ assets and intellectual property were acquired by Dick Clark Productions (DCP) and Eldridge Industries, marking a shift to a for-profit model, while HFPA’s philanthropic activities transitioned to a newly formed nonprofit, the Golden Globe Foundation[1][4]. This foundation supports community grants, mentorship, cultural exchange, and film restoration, funded by proceeds from the sale[4]. It maintains membership largely from former HFPA members who remain voters for the awards, although tensions over voting rights and benefits have occurred[4][5]. Today, the Golden Globes continue to be a global entertainment highlight, with extensive media reach across 220 countries and plans to celebrate international talent, such as a 2026 event in Brazi