Jerrod Carmichael, host of the 2023 Golden Globes, did not hold back to kick off his monologue as the show’s emcee.
If you don’t know, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was embroiled in controversy over the last few years surrounding the organization’s lack of diversity. As a result, the 2022 show was not televised on NBC. Specifically, the organization was accused of “racist nominations, category designations, and membership; a lack of attention for female filmmakers; member resistance to watching films and shows outside their apparent comfort zones; a slavish affection for celebrity; and an overweening fondness for swag.”
“I’ll tell you why I’m here: I’m here ‘cause I’m Black,” Jerrod began. “I’ll tell you what’s been going on. This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – which I won’t say were a racist organization, but they didn’t have a single Black member until George Floyd died. So do with that information what you will. I’ll tell you how I got here.”
He continued, “One minute you’re making mint tea at home, the next minute you’re invited to be the Black face of an embattled organization. Life comes at you pretty fast, you know?”
He added that he received a $500,000 paycheck for hosting tonight’s big night. He added, “Where I’m from, we all live by a take the money mentality.”
The show this year is being hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael and marks the Globes’ return to television after a one-year hiatus due to reforms needed in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Make sure to check out the full list of nominees and our predicted winners.