Don’t buy the fake headlines. The Golden Globes might have climbed out of its dismal 2021 and 2023 ratings, but the award show is still down 45 percent in the ratings compared to just five years ago.
Going back 25 years, the Golden Globes enjoyed a steady viewership that hovered right around the 20 million viewer mark. In 2021, it all fell apart when only 6.9 million tuned in. In 2023, a mere 6.3 million tuned in. Last year, 9.4 million watched. This year 10.1 million submitted.
Well, 2025’s 10.1 million is still 45 percent lower than 2023’s 18.3 million. Keep this in mind as you read these glowing stories:
10.1 million viewers represents a 7% increase from last year’s show, which reached an average 9.4 million viewers (though last year’s total was measured by Nielsen). Hosted by Jo Koy, the 2024 ceremony was CBS’ first time airing the Golden Globes and…
