Three Golden Globe voters expelled for alleged code of conduct violations | Here’s what happened
Golden Globes organization have been expelled from their ranks due to alleged violations of the group's code of conduct. The expulsion comes after complaints about their behavior and subsequent investigations. Here's the story.
Expulsion of Three Members
The Golden Globes, owned by Dick Clark Productions, have taken the extraordinary step of expelling three of their voters: Howaida Hamdy, Munawar Hosain, and Aniko Navai. This decision follows complaints and investigations into their conduct.
Hamdy's Antisemitic Tweets
The controversy began with Howaida Hamdy, an Egyptian journalist and critic. Last month, she faced an internal investigation after allegedly posting antisemitic messages in Arabic on Twitter and including similar sentiments in her reviews. CAMERA, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis, issued a report accusing Hamdy of «glorification of terrorism» and «extremism.» Hamdy had been added to the Golden Globes' voting body in 2021 as part of an effort to diversify its membership, which had faced criticism for its lack of Black members.
Background of Other Expelled Members
Munawar Hosain, originally from Bangladesh, became a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) in 1993. Aniko Navai, born in Hungary, joined the HFPA in 1999. Following the dissolution of the HFPA, these three members, along with others, transitioned to become Golden Globe employees after Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge acquired all of the Golden Globes' assets, rights, and properties from the HFPA, transforming it into a for-profit enterprise.
Removal from Golden Globes' Website
As of Sunday, the official biography pages for Hamdy, Hosain, and Navai had been removed from the Golden Globes'
