Over the last few years, the Golden Globes has made a concerted effort to improve its reputation. Once somewhat infamous for a small voting body easily influenced by star power, a setup that culminated in a controversy over its membership in 2021 that led to a temporary suspension of the telecast. Five years later, the Globes are under new ownership — now sharing a parent company with Variety — that’s implemented structural changes like overhauling the roster and, as of this year, no longer paying a salary to legacy voters. There have been both stumbles, like a disastrous hosting performance by standup comedian Jo Koy in 2024, and successful
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