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In 2018, Natalie Portman made waves by addressing the absence of a female nominee for Best Director at the Golden Globe Awards. Dressed in a stunning black gown, the actress co-presented the award with a comment that raised eyebrows. This criticism was echoed in subsequent years, as 2019 also saw an all-male list of Best Director nominees. However, in a positive change two years later, three out of five nominees were women.
S Portman’s “To be here to present the award for best director,” said the co-presenter, adding, “And here are the all-male nominees.” This throwback video of Portman’s bold statement resurfaced on YouTube, drawing mixed reactions.
Some viewers praised her and expressed sentiments such as, “I’m really happy for you male directors, but women have directed some of the best videos of all time! All time!” Others agreed, highlighting systemic issues in Hollywood’s nomination process and questioning whether women were afforded equal opportunities and resources.
However, not everyone supported Portman’s stance. Critics pointed out that despite her advocacy, she also owned a production company where she employed only one woman—herself. Some argued that her approach overshadowed the achievements of the nominees, turning a moment of celebration into a platform for ideological debates on quotas.
2018 Golden Globe nominees for Best Director include Alfonso Cuarón RomeFor Spike Lee BlackKlansmanFor Peter Farrelly Green BookFor Bradley Cooper A Star is BornAnd for Adam Mackay Vice.
The next 81st Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 7th. The three-hour show will be hosted by comedian Joe Coy and the list of presenters includes Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Affleck, Dua Lipa, Angela Bassett, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Annette Bening, Mark Hamill, Kevin Costner, Jonathan Bailey. , Orlando Bloom and Will Ferrell among others.
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