Golden Globes Ends $75,000 Salaries for Legacy Voting Members

The decision impacts 50 former HFPA members, citing concerns over perceived bias, as the organization continues its transformation into a for-profit entity.

The Golden Globes will no longer pay a $75,000 annual salary to 50 former Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) members who were part of the voting body.
The decision was announced by Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne during a Zoom call, with affected members offered a $102,500 severance package and the option to remain voters for the next awards cycle.
A spokesperson stated that the change aims to address concerns over potential bias in voting, aligning with practices of other major awards shows like the Oscars and Emmys, which do not pay their voters.
The Golden Globes underwent significant reforms after a 2021 investigation revealed ethical and diversity issues within the HFPA, leading to the organization's acquisition and conversion into a for-profit entity in 2023.
The voting body now includes 300 members from 85 countries, with the majority serving pro bono, reflecting broader efforts to rebuild the awards show's credibility and reputation.