Golden Globes History & Facts
Explore the complete history of the Golden Globes from 1944 to present. Discover interesting facts, trivia, records, and milestones from throughout the Golden Globe Awards' rich 83-year history.
Golden Globes At a Glance
Quick facts about the Golden Globe Awards
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First Ceremony
1944
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Total Ceremonies
83 (2026)
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Categories
27
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Organization
HFPA
Historical Timeline
Key moments in Golden Globes history
First Golden Globe Awards ceremony held
Cecil B. DeMille Award established
Television categories added
Carol Burnett Award established
Podcast categories added
Records & Milestones
The most impressive records in Golden Globes history
Most Wins
- #1
Meryl Streep
8 wins
Actress categories
- #2
Barbra Streisand
5 wins
Various categories
- #3
Tom Hanks
4 wins
Actor categories
Most Nominations
- #1
Meryl Streep
33 nominations
Most nominated individual
- #2
Steven Spielberg
15 nominations
Most nominated director
- #3
Yo-Yo Ma
9 nominations
Most nominated musician
Biggest Winners
- #1
La La Land (2016)
7 awards
Most wins for a film
- #2
Flying Over a Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
6 awards
Most wins for a drama
- #3
The Golden Girls (1986)
5 awards
Most wins for a TV series
Interesting Facts & Trivia
Fascinating facts about the Golden Globes
The Award Statue
The Golden Globe statue is wrapped in gold-plated zinc and stands 11 inches tall, weighing 5.5 pounds. It depicts a globe surrounded by a strip of film.
Unique Voting Process
Unlike the Oscars, Golden Globe winners are chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), a group of international journalists.
Telecast History
The Golden Globes was first televised nationally in 1958 and has been one of the most-watched awards shows ever since.
Red Carpet Tradition
The Golden Globes red carpet is known as the 'party before the party' and kicks off the awards season every January.
Youngest Winner
The youngest Golden Globe winner was Ricky Schroder, who won Best New Star of the Year in 1979 at age 9.
Longest Ceremony
The longest Golden Globes ceremony was in 2020, lasting 3 hours and 12 minutes.
About Golden Globes History
The Golden Globes have been honoring excellence in film and television since 1944, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in entertainment. Founded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the Golden Globes began as a small dinner gathering and has grown into one of the most-watched awards shows globally.
Throughout Golden Globes history, the awards have recognized legendary performers, groundbreaking films, and revolutionary television series. From the early days of Hollywood's Golden Age to the streaming era, the Golden Globes have evolved while maintaining their tradition of celebrating excellence in entertainment.
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