Golden Globes 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Host, Nominees and More

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Golden Globes 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Host, Nominees and More

Roll out the (virtual) red carpet! The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards might look a little different than previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the night won’t be short of major stars. NBC Entertainment announced in January 2020 that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey would be returning to host the awards show in 2021 after previously teaming up for the gig in 2013, 2014 and 2015. “NBC has long been the home to two of the funniest people on the planet — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler — and we didn’t want to wait any longer to share the great news that they’ll be hosting the Globes once again,” NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said in a statement to Us Weekly at the time, praising the former Saturday Night Live costars, who “have provided Golden Globes viewers with some of the most memorable moments the show has ever seen.” Two months later, the COVID-19 crisis caused Hollywood to press pause. While the entertainment industry was forced to adapt to a new normal of face masks and social distancing, the global pandemic didn’t keep the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from honoring some of the year’s best performances. [jwplayer eGn3nZdc] Nominations were officially announced on February 3, with Netflix’s Mank and The Crown tied for the most nods in film and TV categories, respectively. While some nominees were total shoo-ins — like Hugh Grant in The Undoing and Viola Davis in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom — others took fans by surprise. When Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You was overlooked in favor of Lily Collins’ Emily in Paris, awards show devotees weren’t afraid to call out the major snub on social media. Despite facing backlash from TV lovers, Collins was proud of the Netflix series' big achievements. Along with her Best Television Actress – Musical/Comedy Series nomination, the Darren Star-created show earned a nod for Best Musical/Comedy Series. “Words cannot express how extremely grateful and excited I am to be nominated for my role in Emily in Paris and for the show’s nomination,” the To the Bone actress said in a statement to Us after earning the second Golden Globe nomination of her career. “I’m beyond thrilled the series was recognized and I feel so lucky to be in a category including such incredible women who have kept me laughing and smiling all year long. The greatest gift of playing Emily has been providing a sense of escapism and fun during a time when we all needed it most.” Scroll down for all the details on this year’s Golden Globes, from how to watch to who’s being honored. [podcast_block]

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Golden Globes 2021: Everything You Need to Know About the Host, Nominees and More

Roll out the (virtual) red carpet! The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards might look a little different than previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the night won’t be short of major stars. NBC Entertainment announced in January 2020 that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey would be returning to host the awards show in 2021 after previously teaming up for the gig in 2013, 2014 and 2015. “NBC has long been the home to two of the funniest people on the planet — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler — and we didn’t want to wait any longer to share the great news that they’ll be hosting the Globes once again,” NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said in a statement to Us Weekly at the time, praising the former Saturday Night Live costars, who “have provided Golden Globes viewers with some of the most memorable moments the show has ever seen.” Two months later, the COVID-19 crisis caused Hollywood to press pause. While the entertainment industry was forced to adapt to a new normal of face masks and social distancing, the global pandemic didn’t keep the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from honoring some of the year’s best performances. [jwplayer eGn3nZdc] Nominations were officially announced on February 3, with Netflix’s Mank and The Crown tied for the most nods in film and TV categories, respectively. While some nominees were total shoo-ins — like Hugh Grant in The Undoing and Viola Davis in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom — others took fans by surprise. When Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You was overlooked in favor of Lily Collins’ Emily in Paris, awards show devotees weren’t afraid to call out the major snub on social media. Despite facing backlash from TV lovers, Collins was proud of the Netflix series' big achievements. Along with her Best Television Actress – Musical/Comedy Series nomination, the Darren Star-created show earned a nod for Best Musical/Comedy Series. “Words cannot express how extremely grateful and excited I am to be nominated for my role in Emily in Paris and for the show’s nomination,” the To the Bone actress said in a statement to Us after earning the second Golden Globe nomination of her career. “I’m beyond thrilled the series was recognized and I feel so lucky to be in a category including such incredible women who have kept me laughing and smiling all year long. The greatest gift of playing Emily has been providing a sense of escapism and fun during a time when we all needed it most.” Scroll down for all the details on this year’s Golden Globes, from how to watch to who’s being honored. [podcast_block]

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When Are They?

The awards are taking place on Sunday, February 28, at 8 p.m. ET. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show is occurring nearly two months later than usual.

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Who's Hosting?

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, who previously hosted together from 2013 to 2015, are returning to the Golden Globes stage. “We just have a few final questions,” Poehler joked of their preparations for the big night during a January appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “When, how, why, where and what? Just those, that’s all we need to find out. But we’re going to figure it out.”

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How to Watch?

The awards show will air on NBC. Viewers can also tune in on the NBC website with a cable provider login.

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Who's Nominated?

Among the long list of nominees — which includes Jared Leto, Kaley Cuoco and Lily Collins — are three women who are making history. Regina King, Chloe Zhao and Emerald Fennell are nominated for Best Director, a category that has only seen five female nominees in the last 78 years.

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Who's Being Honored?

Jane Fonda will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Norman Lear is this year's recipient of the Carol Burnett Award. 

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How Has COVID Impacted the Show?

This year, the awards will be held on both the East and West coasts due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fey will host from New York City's Rainbow Room, while Poehler broadcasts from The Beverly Hilton in California.

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Who's Presenting?

Awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Annie Mumolo, Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Wiig and Renee Zellweger were officially announced as presenters for the 78th annual awards on February 17. Kevin Bacon, Sterling K. Brown, Michael Douglas, Kyra Sedgwick, Susan Kelechi Watson and Catherine Zeta-Jones were announced two days later. Additional presenters Margot Robbie, Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Anderson, Kate Hudson and Kenan Thompson were revealed on February 22. According to Variety, presenters are expected to appear in person from either of the two filming locations. However, the nominees will attend remotely.

Additional presenters announced on Sunday, February 28, include Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller, Sandra Oh, Sarah Paulson, Ava DuVernay and Colin Farrell.

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Addressing Controversy

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Sunday, February 28, that the awards show would address growing controversy over the fact that the association doesn't have a single black member.

"We are fully committed to ensuring our membership is reflective of the communities around the world who love film, tv, and the artists inspiring and educating them," the HFPA said in a statement on its Instagram page. "We understand that we need to bring in Black members, as well as members from other underrepresented backgrounds, and we will immediately work to implement an action plan to achieve these goals as soon as possible."

Social media erupted on Friday, February 26, after it came to light that the association hasn't had a Black member for the past 20 years. Stars including Kerry Washington, Ellen Pompeo, Sterling K. Brown, Shonda Rhimes, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Alyssa Milano, Ava DuVernay, Judd Apatow and JJ Abrams spoke out about the issue, sharing a Time's Up post that stated that not one of the 87 members is Black.

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced,” Washington wrote on Instagram, quoting late novelist James Baldwin.