Golden Globes Viewership Plunges to New Lows Amid Scandal and Reform Efforts
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The 2024 Golden Globe Awards saw a staggering decline in viewership, with a mere 8.7 million people tuning in to watch the star-studded ceremony in the United States. This represents a significant drop from last year's 9.3 million viewers, and is roughly half the size of pre-pandemic audiences. The event, long considered Hollywood's biggest party and a precursor to the Oscars, has struggled to regain its former glory following scandals and accusations of racism. In 2022, the Globes were even dropped by NBC, but were relaunched with CBS in 2024 under new ownership. Sunday's ceremony, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, saw several notable wins, including Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' dominating the prizes. The film's victory was among several significant wins, including 'Hamnet,' which took home the award for best drama film, and 'Marty Supreme,' which won for Timothee Chalamet. The Golden Globes are often seen as a key indicator of success in the Oscars, which are set to take place on March 15. Despite the decline in viewership, the event's organizers remain hopeful that reforms aimed at addressing past controversies will help the Globes regain its former status.
