Comic Chris Rock has formally declined to host the following Golden Globes, which is slated for January 7. Actress Ali Wong was additionally approached for the internet hosting gig however refused.
Rock and Wong are amongst different massive names in movie and comedy who’ve turned down the provide, together with Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey.
Chris Rock And Ali Wong Each Decline To Host The Golden Globes
The Golden Globes have formally unveiled award nominations; nonetheless, in accordance with CNN, the organizers have but to safe a bunch for the ceremony scheduled for January 7. Well-known actor, comic, and two-time Oscar host Rock has now declined the internet hosting gig, identical to a number of different massive names in comedy.
The “Grown Ups” star was beforehand supplied the host place for the final Golden Globes, which he additionally declined. His earlier look at a significant award present was in 2022, on the Oscars Ceremony, the place actor Will Smith famously slapped him for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head and alopecia battle.
Rock obtained a nomination on the Golden Globes for the class of Finest Efficiency in Stand-up Comedy on Tv for his controversial Netflix particular, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.” One other comedic movie star, Wong, has additionally declined the internet hosting gig. She scored a nomination for her efficiency within the hit Netflix collection “Beef.”
Different Large Comedy Names Declined Golden Globes Supply
Rock and Wong are simply two of a number of massive names in comedy and movie which have declined to host the Golden Globes. Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman, the three co-hosts of the well-known “SmartLess” podcast, declined a joint provide to host the awards ceremony.
Two sources spoke to CNN in regards to the provide, which might have been the primary triple host state of affairs of the Golden Globes since Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Nielsen, and Jane Seymour’s run in 1993. A proposal was additionally made to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who’ve efficiently co-hosted the Golden Globes 4 occasions.
Nonetheless, Fey and Poehler have beforehand acknowledged that they’re not internet hosting the Globes ever once more and appear to be sticking to it. A supply mentioned, “They might by no means do it once more. They’re finished.” One other supply near the host search has instructed CNN that the organizers are at the moment having “three very severe conversations” with potential hosts.
There Are Nonetheless Different Choices To Host The Golden Globes
There’s one doable answer for the host conundrum, which is utilizing one among CBS’ stars. The Golde Globes is formally shifting its broadcast from NBC to the station, which gives a number of choices for comedic expertise to host the three-hour-long awards ceremony.
When the Golden Globes was nonetheless underneath NBC, they used this methodology a number of occasions, going for giant names within the station like Jimmy Fallon, Andy Samberg, and Seth Meyers. The Oscars have additionally taken the identical route by saying ABC star Jimmy Kimmel as host for the fourth time.
Relating to the various massive names turning down the chance to host the Globes, it’s really not unusual. Whereas the gig could seem to be an incredible alternative for a brand new and budding comic, many seasoned veterans would suppose in any other case. The gig comes with quite a lot of preparation and infrequently receives heavy criticism and adverse suggestions.
One superstar publicist known as the internet hosting alternative a “thankless job.” One other high-ranking publicist who spoke about internet hosting award reveals typically mentioned it’s actually “not price it.” They added, “There are quite a lot of politics. It’s not simple and it’s not enjoyable anymore.”
The Awards Present Will Characteristic Many Stars
Regardless of not having a bunch for the ceremony, which is scheduled for a couple of weeks away, the Golden Globes preparation is in full swing, and anticipating many massive names within the business. The ceremony is anticipated to function attendees like Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, Ryan Gosling, and Robert DeNiro, who will seemingly be nominated for his or her performances in a number of hit movies.
Different massive names anticipated for the Globes embrace Selena Gomez, Quinta Brunson, Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Jennifer Aniston, and Natalie Portman.
The Golden Globes will launch the Hollywood award season and produce some life again to the business after the Actors and Writers strikes that dampened most of 2023.