Kristen Wiig and Awkwafina Among 2021 Golden Globes Presenters

The Golden Globes is putting the “person” in “in person” ceremony.

Awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Joaquin Phoenix, Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo and Renee Zellweger will present at the upcoming 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Wednesday.

ET previously learned that presenters will appear live at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills or Rainbow Room in New York when the show takes place on Sunday, Feb. 28. Invited presenters have been assured by Globes producers that rigorous COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Nominees are expected to appear remotely.

Phoenix and Zellweger are the reigning Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama winners, while Awkwafina won Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical/Comedy.

The awards ceremony was pushed back from its typical January date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the show from opposite coasts, with Fey at the Rainbow Room and Poehler at the Beverly Hilton. The two former Saturday Night Live stars hosted the ceremony for three straight years, from 2013-2015.

Golden Globes nominees were revealed on Feb. 3, along with a few snubs and surprises. During the 2021 ceremony, Jane Fonda will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Norman Lear is this year’s recipient of the Carol Burnett Award.

The 2021 Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on NBC. Until then, stay tuned to ETonline.com for complete Golden Globes coverage.

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