What to Know Before Watching the Golden Globes
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What to Know Before Watching the Golden Globes
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The first Golden Globes were held in 1944.
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Attendees get a full meal.
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And plenty to drink, too.
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That red carpet is even longer than you think.
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The first winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Award was Cecil B. DeMille.
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The awards were once only televised in Los Angeles.
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The Rat Pack started one of the show's biggest traditions.
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There used to be a "Best Documentary" category.
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A nine-year-old once won a Globe.
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There was a three-way tie in 1989.
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A Golden Globe statuette weighs 5.5 lbs.
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The statuette is made with real gold.
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The oldest person to win a Golden Globe was 80 years old.
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A Golden Globe was once given up on stage.
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Once year, no celebrities showed up.
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Jack Nicholson once "mooned" the audience.
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Animated movies didn't join the party until 2007.
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Only eight people have (officially) hosted the Golden Globes.
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Amy Poehler is the only person to win while hosting the show.
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Today, the Golden Globes celebrates 25 different categories.
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For one, there's a lot of booze involved.