The 2018 Golden Globes were one of the most-watched in years, and here’s why that’s important
After 2017 closed on a low note for Hollywood, many were eager to see how the industry would tackle awards season. And the 2018 Golden Globes were one of the most-watched in years.
According to Deadline.com, the viewership of the 75th annual Golden Globes wasn’t necessarily record-breaking for NBC. But ratings didn’t drop from years past, either. The site confirmed that metered market results showed that the 2018 Golden Globes was up 1% from last year’s. These ratings are the second best for the Golden Globes in the past 11 years.
The success of last night’s televised ceremony might have something to do with viewers wanting or expecting something different from Hollywood. Would the subject of sexual abuse and harassment be brought up, or would it once again be swept under the carpet?
Miss The 2018 Golden Globes? Here's a full list of all the winners: https://t.co/N7kx6zcPpT pic.twitter.com/ILSZZdOiHA
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 8, 2018
Luckily, many attendees spoke about the importance of listening and supporting victims. Actresses and actors also showed their support for victims by wearing black and donning pins from the newly formed “Time’s Up” campaign.
Globally, violence against women and girls affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. #TimesUp pic.twitter.com/55MnFKwKo3
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 7, 2018
On the flip side, some complained that the 2018 Golden Globes was too political. Many feel that actors and actresses shouldn’t voice their opinions on “important” topics. (Yeah, okay, no.)
I will NOT be watching The Golden Globes tonight…I’m so tired of overpaid actors and actresses (athletes too) turning EVERYTHING into a political arena and shoving their opinions down my throat.. Can I please have my mindless television back for hard stressful days…
— Dani Hopper (@DaniHopper41) January 7, 2018
But many (ourselves included) are both thankful and encouraging of anyone who helps bring attention to these critical issues, and celebrities of all people have a powerful platform to do so. The solid ratings proved that most viewers didn’t have an issue with the political nature of the show, which hopefully indicates that most of America is ready and eager for change.
