Golden Globes host tears into Hollywood Foreign Press Association: ‘I’m here because I’m Black’

Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael addresses past diversity controversy

Comedian and host of the 80th Golden Globe awards Jerrod Carmichael opened the ceremony by discussing the event's previous diversity controversy. Video: Reuters

"I'm here 'cause I’m Black": For the Golden Globes' TV return, Jerrod Carmichael tells on the HFPA

A look at Jerrod Carmichael's hosting of the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards on NBC

Jerrod Carmichael mocks HFPA controversies in Golden Globes monologue

Read Jerrod Carmichael's Full Golden Globes Monologue

For all of its controversy—racial, financial, ethical, and more—the Hollywood Foreign Press Association made one smart recent decision: to hire Jerrod Carmichael as the host of the 80th Annual Golden Globes on Tuesday night. Carmichael—a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker—is perhaps best known for last year’s stand-up special on HBO, Rothaniel. In it, he quickly built a tight rapport with his audience, sanding awkwardness into keen observati…

Golden Globes 2023: Jerrod Carmichael Grills HFPA In Opening Monologue, Says 'Here Because I'm Black'

Golden Globes 2023: Jerrod Carmichael hosted the prestigious awards show. The comedian, in his opening monologue, roasted the HFPA.

The Golden Globes return to NBC, as Jerrod Carmichael addresses the controversy head-on

Host Jerrod Carmichael speaks onstage at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on January 10.