The 81st Golden Globe Awards will be a spectacular event. It will have famous presenters and nominees. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Hollywood’s dynamic duo, will reunite on stage for the first time in years. This will be the most anticipated moment of the night.
Damon and Affleck are confirmed to present at the ceremony, which will air live on January 7, 2024, from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Multiple reputable sources reported the news, such as The Hollywood Reporter, HELLO!, and The Independent.
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The pair have a long-standing friendship and collaborative history, dating back to their childhood in Boston. They rose to fame together with their Oscar-winning screenplay for “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, in which they also starred as best friends. Since then, they have worked on several other projects, such as “Dogma,” “The Town,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”
Their most recent joint venture is the film “Air,” which was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes. The film, directed by Affleck, tells the story of the rise of Nike and its iconic Air Jordan sneakers. Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, the Nike executive who signed Michael Jordan to a lucrative endorsement deal, while Affleck plays Phil Knight, the co-founder and CEO of Nike.
They will present nominees or winners in the film or acting categories. They might even give the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. This would let them celebrate their nomination.
The ceremony is made more exciting by their presence. This is especially true because the Golden Globes were canceled in 2022. The cancellation happened because people were upset with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). They said the organization didn’t have enough diversity and didn’t follow ethical standards. Because of this, many celebrities and media outlets refused to participate in the event.
The HFPA has made changes to fix these problems. They have added more members, hired a diversity consultant, and updated their rules and behavior guidelines.
Fans of the longtime friends and collaborators will be delighted to see them together again on stage. Damon and Affleck have a loyal fan base who admire their chemistry, humor, and talent. They are also known for their charitable work. They co-founded the charity Water.org. They support causes like Feeding America and the ONE Campaign.
Other notable presenters at the ceremony include Dua Lipa, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Banks, Jared Leto, Jodie Foster, and many more. Comedian Jo Koy will host the show. It will be his first time hosting the Golden Globes. The ceremony will honor the best in film and television from the past year, with “The Power of the Dog,” “Belfast,” and “The Crown” leading the nominations.
The Golden Globes will air live on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on January 7, 2024.
