New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- As Hollywood prepares for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, one question resurfaces every year: who actually decides the winners? Known for its blend of film and television honours - and the occasional surprise upset - the Golden Globes operate on a voting system that is distinct from other major awards.

The winners are selected by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a body of international entertainment journalists based in the United States. In recent years, the voting pool has expanded to around 300 members as part of a reform process aimed at improving diversity, transparency, and global representation.

Today, voters represent media organisations from multiple countries, offering a broader internati...