Golden globe 2018 sexual harassment scandal dominates ceremony

The 75th Golden Globe Awards, held on January 7, 2018, were overshadowed by a sexual harassment scandal that rocked the entertainment industry. The ceremony was marked by a series of awkward moments, apologies, and statements from winners and presenters, as the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein scandal continued to unfold.

Here are some key moments from the ceremony:

  1. Nominations controversy: The Golden Globes nominations were announced just days before the ceremony, and many were surprised to see that several high-profile actors and actresses, including Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K., were nominated despite facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
  2. Apologies and statements: Several winners and presenters used their time on stage to address the sexual harassment scandal. Host Seth Meyers opened the ceremony with a monologue that tackled the issue, saying, "It's 2018, and it's time for us to start talking about the elephant in the room. It's time for us to start talking about the elephant that's been in the room for a long time, and that's the elephant of sexual harassment."
  3. Time's Up: The #MeToo movement and the Time's Up initiative, which was launched by several actresses, including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence, and Shonda Rhimes, were highlighted during the ceremony. The movement aimed to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and to support victims of abuse.
  4. Winners' reactions: Many winners used their acceptance speeches to address the issue of sexual harassment. For example, actress Nicole Kidman, who won Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for "Big Little Lies," said, "I want to stand here tonight as a woman of this industry, and I want to say that I believe in the importance of standing up for one another and for the power of the female voice."
  5. Golden Globes' response: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which presents the Golden Globes, issued a statement before the ceremony saying that it was "committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all participants" and that it would "continue to work to ensure that our awards ceremony is a celebration of the best in film and television, while also promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity."

Some of the winners and presenters who addressed the issue of sexual harassment during the ceremony included:

The 2018 Golden Globe Awards ceremony was marked by a sense of unease and discomfort, as the entertainment industry grappled with the fallout from the sexual harassment scandal. However, the ceremony also served as a powerful platform for victims of abuse to share their stories and for the industry to come together to support change.