The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which organises the Golden Globes, said it had recently added 103 new voters, making its voting pool '52% female, 51.5% racially and ethnically diverse', following controversy over the diversity of its membership.
"Combined with the current HFPA membership, the total Golden Globe Awards voting body is now 52% female, 51.5% racially and ethnically diverse, with 19.5% Latinx, 12% Asian, 10% Black and 10% Middle Eastern," the organisation said.
Helen Hoehne, president of the HFPA, said in a statement:"We are thrilled to announce the return of the Golden Globe Awards on NBC and to host the 'party of the year' for audiences around the world who have been waiting for its return."It's great to be back at the Beverly Hilton for the must-see celebration recognising the best in film and television.
"The HFPA remains committed to important changes and supporting programs that prioritize diversity, inclusion, and transparency." Frances Berwick, entertainment networks chairperson for NBCUniversal, said:"We recognise the HFPA's commitment to ongoing change and look forward to welcoming back the Golden Globes to NBC for its landmark 80th anniversary in January 2023."The controversy followed a Los Angeles Times expose in 2021, which found the HFPA had no black members voting for the awards - and included allegations of inappropriate"freebies" influencing votes.