Not long after turning down the Oscars hosting gig, Chris Rock has reportedly said no to the Golden Globes, despite their backing up a truck of money to try and make it happen
Comedian and actor Chris Rock reportedly turned down a huge payday to host the Golden Globes, less than a year after he was assaulted on stage at the Oscars. Smith, who also reportedly turned down an offer to return to host the Academy Awards in the spring, has been a sought-after on-stage presence since Will Smith went onto the Oscars stage to slap the comedian last year. Rock had included Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, in a barrage of jokes about celebrities who were there that night.
According to Puck, Rock was offered an undisclosed amount, characterized by one insider as a"shit-ton" of money, in the hopes of attracting eyeballs to the Golden Globes. Last year's ceremony did not get broadcast, after numerous A-list stars refused to attend due to some behind-the-scenes issues, including a lack of diversity among members.
Using a very appropriate sports metaphor, Puck summed up the situation:"the Globes now are basically an aging player in a contract year, hoping to avoid a career-ending injury , put up impressive-enough numbers, test free agency, and ultimately take their talents to South Beach-or in this case, CBS or Netflix."
Awards shows in general have not been generating the kind of ratings they used to. The frequent claim is that popular movies don't get recognition, and nobody wants to tune in to see all the awards go to some indie drama they've never heard of -- but it may be even simpler than that. Once upon a time, the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and so on, were a rare opportunity to see huge stars on the red carpet and in the ceremony, without having to pay for a seat at the movie theater.
0commentsIf the Globes went after Rock, though, it seems likely they will still aim high for a new host. The level of controversy around the Hollywood Foreign Press Association seems to have died down, so it's possible they could get one...but whether the celebrities, and the audience, still return is anybody's guess.
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