12 Fun Facts About the Golden Globe Awards
7. Yet another controversy sparked in the Golden Globes when Sharon Stone was nominated for her performance in “The Muse” in 1999. The actor promptly sent luxe gold coach watches as gifts to all jury members that were asked to be returned by the President of Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
8. The Golden Globes were originally conceptualized to celebrate performances in cinema. But the television awards were added in 1956. After that, there was just one category of awards that was added to the list of awards in 2007 – Best Animated Feature.
9. Marlon Brando refused the Golden Globe in 1973 for his performance in “The Godfather”.
10. The most nominations received for a movie in Golden Globes’ history is for “Nashville” in 1975. However, the film took home only one award for Best Original Song. Nashville had nine nominations.
11. At the awards evening, there usually is an abundant availability of spirits, champagne and wine during dinner. And it is for this reason that the awards takes on a very relaxed ambiance.
12. Judy Garland is both the first female and youngest winner in the history of Cecil B. DeMille Award. The oldest is the 90-year old Samuel Goldwyn.
