The Ethics Board of the Golden Globes recently announced the cancellation of Whoopi Goldberg’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The decision was based on the fact that the Board could not associate its name with an honor of such magnitude when the recipient is so controversial.
This announcement came shortly after the New Year and left the Golden Globes LLC scrambling to find a replacement recipient. Eventually, Keanu Reeves was chosen as the new recipient, making him the youngest with the shortest list of credits.
The reason for the cancellation of Goldberg’s award is due to her history of controversial statements and actions. She has refused to stop referring to Kyle Rittenhouse as a murderer and taken Hitler’s side on the Holocaust. These antics have cost her dearly, and she will now miss out on being part of an elite club that includes greats like James Woods, Jon Voight, and Kid Rock.
In contrast to Goldberg, Reeves is seen as a universally beloved figure with no scandals or controversies to his name. He is someone who the public can trust and is deserving of the honor. According to sources, Golden Globes LLC had to find someone everyone loves quickly, and Reeves was the perfect fit for the job.
Despite the loss of the award, Goldberg’s publicist Joe Barron has stated that she doesn’t care about it and that the media should focus on other issues such as Will Smith. However, regardless of Goldberg’s indifference, the cancellation of her award is a significant blow to her legacy. In the end, the decision made by the Ethics Board of the Golden Globes LLC was the right one, and it will serve as a reminder to all recipients that their words and actions matter.