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"HFPA Expands Golden Globes Voting Body with 215 New International Voters (Exclusive)"

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is expanding the voting body for the 81st Golden Globe Awards by adding 215 new international voters.

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This addition brings the total number of voters to 310, surpassing HFPA's pledge to increase the size and diversity of the voting body.

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HFPA claims voters now represent 76 countries, incl. Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Serbia, and Tanzania

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According to HFPA: 58% voting body is diverse; 25% Latinx, 14% Asian, 10% Black, 9% Middle Eastern, and 42% White.

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At least 17% of the voting body for the 81st Golden Globe Awards identifies as LGBTQ, according to HFPA.

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The criteria for international voters residing outside the U.S. includes possessing verified entertainment journalistic clippings for international media outlets.

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HFPA's Credentials Committee, with independent industry professionals, reviewed and qualified applications from international voters.

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International voters are bound by the Golden Globe Awards Code of Conduct for fair and transparent voting.

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HFPA achieves goal: 300 voters for 81st Golden Globe Awards via global recruitment effort. Excitement expressed.

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The 81st Golden Globe Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.