FAQs
FAQ – Golden Globes
Q: What are the Golden Globes?
A: Launched in 1944, the Golden Globes is one of the world’s premier entertainment awards recognizing the best in motion pictures and television and beyond. Golden Globes nominations and awards are determined by an independent body of international journalist voters.
Q: How does one become a Golden Globe voter?
A: To be eligible to apply, one must be an experienced international entertainment journalist working for a recognized media organization. You may reside in the U.S. or overseas and must work for an international media outlet, which can include a newspaper, magazine, radio, broadcast, photo service or digital platform. Personal blogs, social media profiles, and review sites do not qualify. Accepted voters must adhere to a code of conduct, a conflict of interest policy, and a gift ban policy prohibiting the acceptance of any gifts or promotional items from any studio, network, streamer, agency, or publicist.
Q: How many categories are there for the Golden Globes?
A: There are 28 categories recognizing motion picture and television performances, including the best motion pictures in animated, drama, musical/comedy, and non-English language categories. In television, besides individual performance categories, Globes are handed out recognizing the best series in drama, musical/comedy, limited series/anthology/motion picture. Recently added categories include Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, and Best Podcast. In addition, two honorary awards named after Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett recognize career achievements in motion picture and television, respectively. Award rules and entry forms are available HERE.
Q: How can I watch the Golden Globes?
A: The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will air live on the CBS network and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Results will be posted on the Golden Globes website and social media platforms.
Q: Who owns and produces the Golden Globes?
A: The Golden Globes is owned by Penske Media Eldridge and produced by Dick Clark Productions.
Q: Who is the leader of the Golden Globes?
A: The Golden Globes’ leadership group includes Todd Boehly, CEO of Eldridge, and Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions. Helen Hoehne is President of the Golden Globes, and Tim Gray is the Executive Vice President of the Golden Globes.
Q: What is the Golden Globe trophy made of?
A: Golden Globe trophy materials include zinc alloy, brass, and acrylic. Metals are built up in the plating process using nickel, copper, silver, and 24K gold. Each trophy has a custom-coded NFC chip guaranteeing authenticity and weighs 7.85 lbs. Honorary award trophies such as the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett awards have specially sourced marble bases. Trophies measure 12.77 inches in height and 3.64 inches in width, with a representation of the globe encircled with a film strip sitting atop a cylindrical base with Golden Globe Awards inscribed.
Q: Can I get tickets to attend the Golden Globes?
A: No, tickets for the awards show are not available to the general public. Audience members include nominees, studio and broadcast partners, sponsors, presenters, and guests of the Golden Globes.
Q: Can I attend the Golden Globes red carpet?
A: The red carpet for the Golden Globes is only available to accredited members of the media working at the event. Media members can apply for credentials online.
Q: Can I attend any Golden Globes parties?
A: Parties are for ticketed guests and attendees of the show only.
Q: Do the Golden Globes still support charitable causes?
A: Yes. A new Golden Globe Foundation was created after the sale of the Golden Globes. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported a range of programs in partnership with advocacy groups to promote greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities.
Q: Does the Hollywood Foreign Press Association still exist?
A: No, the HFPA is no longer part of the Golden Globes.