![]() Other stars showed up in full force Tuesday. Brendan Fraser, nominated for best actor, motion picture, in “The Whale,” pledged never to return to the event after he alleged he was groped in 2003 by Philip Berk, a former president of the group behind the show.Twitter users appeared impressed with Carmichael's remarks - his name trended on Twitter after the monologue. The association "did not have a single Black member until George Floyd died," Carmichael said. "I'm here because I'm Black," he said in reference to last year's controversy. Host Jerrod Carmichael also touched on the HFPA's lack of diversity in his opening monologue."We will continue to support groups that amplify a variety of voices and continue to add representation to our organization from around the world as we did this past year." “We commit to continue strengthening our partnership with Hollywood and with the worldwide fans who celebrate the best on film and television," she said. During Tuesday's show, HFPA President Helen Hoehne alluded to the changes the organization has made to improve the diversity of its membership.NBC opted not to air the 2022 ceremony in the wake of mounting criticism surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that puts on the event. The awards show was back on television this year.What you need to know about the 80th Golden Globe Awards
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