Previous honorees include Al Pacino, Steven Spielberg, Judy Garland, Harrison Ford, Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis and Lucille Ball. Morgan Freeman received the award at this year's show in January.
"Jodie is a multi-faceted woman (who) has achieved immeasurable amounts of success and will continue to do so in her career," said HFPA chief Aida Takla O'Reilly.
"Her ambition, exuberance and grace have helped pave the way for budding artists in this business. She's truly one of a kind."
The Golden Globes show will be held on January 13 in Beverly Hills. The Oscars, the climax of Hollywood's annual awards season, will be held on February 24.
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"Jodie is a multi-faceted woman (who) has achieved immeasurable amounts of success and will continue to do so in her career," said HFPA chief Aida Takla O'Reilly.
"Her ambition, exuberance and grace have helped pave the way for budding artists in this business. She's truly one of a kind."
The Golden Globes show will be held on January 13 in Beverly Hills. The Oscars, the climax of Hollywood's annual awards season, will be held on February 24.
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