The Golden Globes Are Coming Back To Disappoint You In 2023
Realistically? Probably not. Fraser, for one, has announced that he’s not even attending the ceremony, despite the fact that he’s nominated for his performance in “The Whale,” and it’s easy to see why the beloved actor is sitting the evening out. The HFPA, meanwhile, has tried to indicate that they’re making changes; the nominees are somewhat more diverse in 2022, with projects like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Abbott Elementary” — projects led by entirely or mostly non-white actors or creators — snagging plenty of nods. They’ve also expanded membership, adding Black journalists to their ranks, and in a move that could be viewed with a cynical eye, they enlisted queer Black comedian Jerrod Carmichael to host the evening.
The fact remains, however, that Hollywood’s odds remain stacked in favor of the status quo and, subsequently, against creators, writers, actors, and directors who aren’t straight white men. It’s very likely that, when all is said and done, repeat winners like Cate Blanchett (“Tár”) and Steven Spielberg (“The Fabelmans”) will triumph over Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”), a beloved veteran actor who is only being recognized by the HFPA for the first time this year. The Golden Globes seem to be feebly trying to shape up after a rocky few years, but it seems like they’re doing it to save face rather than to make any real systemic changes — and that kind of performativity only goes so far.
Realistically? Probably not. Fraser, for one, has announced that he’s not even attending the ceremony, despite the fact that he’s nominated for his performance in “The Whale,” and it’s easy to see why the beloved actor is sitting the evening out. The HFPA, meanwhile, has tried to indicate that they’re making changes; the nominees are somewhat more diverse in 2022, with projects like “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Abbott Elementary” — projects led by entirely or mostly non-white actors or creators — snagging plenty of nods. They’ve also expanded membership, adding Black journalists to their ranks, and in a move that could be viewed with a cynical eye, they enlisted queer Black comedian Jerrod Carmichael to host the evening.
The fact remains, however, that Hollywood’s odds remain stacked in favor of the status quo and, subsequently, against creators, writers, actors, and directors who aren’t straight white men. It’s very likely that, when all is said and done, repeat winners like Cate Blanchett (“Tár”) and Steven Spielberg (“The Fabelmans”) will triumph over Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All At Once”), a beloved veteran actor who is only being recognized by the HFPA for the first time this year. The Golden Globes seem to be feebly trying to shape up after a rocky few years, but it seems like they’re doing it to save face rather than to make any real systemic changes — and that kind of performativity only goes so far.
