The Gatekeeper of the Golden Globes

Each year, the coveted seats at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony are carefully parceled out by one Judy Solomon, a 79-year-old Israeli journalist you’ve probably never heard of. But once a year she becomes a publicist’s nightmare, as they try to negotiate precious tickets for their employers. Nicole LaPorte of The Daily Beast profiles the feisty scribe, and provides an interesting glimpse into how your Golden Globe celebrity audience sausage is made:

Even more unique in a town where everyone owes someone else a favor, Solomon doesn’t seem to care who she pisses off.

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