The Golden Globe does not directly result in a cash award, but some actors may have clauses in their contracts that guarantee a bonus for winners. For the most part, winning the award is viewed as a door that opens to new opportunities, such as increased fees for future roles.
Dominican attention these past weeks had been on the possibility of Zoe Saldaña winning a Golden Award, which she did. Zoe Saldaña is news in the Dominican Republic since she is a daughter of a Dominican and spent her teenager years here, where she developed her love of ballet and strengthened her ties in the country.
Since she has already landed some of the most coveted awards in movie business, such as Avatar, the increased job opportunities the Golden Globe brings are somewhat irrelevant for her.
But while there are no cash awards, Diario Libre published on 7 January 2025 a reminder that there are extras provided by sponsors. It mentions Robb Report’s luxury bag that comes with gifts valued at around US$1 million. The magazine that covers luxury fills the bag with luxury goods and services for Golden Globe winners. Zoe Saldaña who won the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe 2025 went home that night with her gold-filled bag.
BBC also reports that the timing of the Golden Globe Awards, just days before the Oscars, positions actors in the minds of the voters for the Oscars. “Winning a Globe is all about momentum and being perceived as a winner, or at least a competitor to be taken seriously,” reports the BBC. The voting for Oscar nominations ends Sunday, 12 January and the nominations will be announced on 17 January. Emilia Perez is a contender for winning more awards.
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8 January 2025