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Penelope Cruz, Gal Gadot, Seth Rogen and Kerry Washington revealed as presenters for star-studded Golden Globe Awards 2018... following confirmation Seth Meyers will be host

Published: 08:01 EST, 28 December 2017 | Updated: 08:14 EST, 28 December 2017

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The Golden Globe Awards will kick off 2018's prestigious awards season on January 7, next month.

And as Hollywood's elite prepare for the star-studded annual ceremony, it has now been confirmed that actress Penelope Cruz will be a presenter on the night.

She will join the likes of Gal Gadot, Kerry Washington and Seth Rogen, while Seth Meyers will host proceedings.

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Taking centre stage: As Hollywood's elite prepare for the star-studded Golden Globes 2018, it has now been confirmed that actress Penelope Cruz will be a presenter on the night

The 75th Golden Globe Awards will take place in The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills and no stranger to the lavish affair, past nominee Penelope will be on hand to help dish out the stellar prizes.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has revealed Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot will make her debut at the ceremony to join Penelope, despite receiving no nominations herself.

Their addition to the ceremony's lineup comes after it was confirmed Seth Meyers will be host. The Late Night star will helm the prestigious event, which honours excellence in TV and film and hands out 25 awards in total.

HFPA President Meher Tatna said in a statement: 'The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is excited to have Seth Meyers host the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Star-studded: She will be joined by the likes of Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot - who will be making her debut at the prestigious awards ceremony on January 7

Centre of attention: Seth Rogen (R) and Kerry Washington (L) will also be handing out awards on the night

'With his natural comedic wit and innate ability to charm audiences, Seth will help us carry on the celebratory tradition of recognising the best in television and film at the Party of the Year.'

Seth, 43, has had previous experience of fronting awards ceremonies - having anchored the ESPYs in 2010 and the Emmys in 2014, four years later.

Previously, the Golden Globes were largely conducted without a host, but comedian Ricky Gervais later took the reins three years in a row between 2010-2012.

In the three years that followed, Mean Girls star Tina Fey and actress Amy Poehler had hosted, before Gervais returned to the helm in 2016.

Taking the reins: The Late Show star Seth Meyers has been confirmed as host for the 75th Golden Globe Awards

Success on the night? Actress Meryl Streep has been nominated for Best Actress at the lavish affair for her acting efforts in new release The Post

Last year's ceremony was hosted by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.

This time round new release The Shape of Water leads the nominations with seven nods, while Meryl Streep's new movie The Post follows closely behind with six nods, including Streep for Best Actress.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has also been given six nominations.

Oprah Winfrey, meanwhile, will receive a special honour at the Golden Globes, after being awarded the Cecil B. De Mille Award.

The 63-year-old actress and TV presenter will be handed the accolade after making 'an incredible impact on the world of entertainment'.

'What an honour!' Oprah Winfrey, meanwhile, will receive a special honour at the Golden Globes, after being awarded the Cecil B. De Mille Award

She had taken to Twitter to thank the Golden Globes for naming her as the latest recipient of the accolade, as she tweeted in response: 'What an honor.'

As well as celebrating the best of Hollywood, the Golden Globes will also be making a statement, as its famous faced guests are planning on wearing black in protest of the sexual harassment that has come to light within the entertainment industry in recent months - following the allegations against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Multiple sources have 'confirmed' to People magazine that many major actresses and actors will be donning dark ensembles in a bid to raise awareness.

Making her mark: The 63-year-old actress and TV presenter will be handed the accolade after making 'an incredible impact on the world of entertainment'

An insider claimed: 'All female actresses attending the Globes are protesting by just wearing black gowns.'

They added that the protest could be extended throughout the awards season, with stylist Ilaria Urbanati, who works with Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Tom Hiddleston and Armie Hammer, suggesting Hollywood's male stars will also be following suit.

She penned online: 'Because everyone keeps asking me... YES, the men WILL be standing in solidarity with women on this wearing-all-black movement to protest against gender inequality at this year's Golden Globes.

'At least ALL MY GUYS will be. Safe to say this may not be the right time to choose to be the odd man out here... just saying...' (sic)

Raising awareness: The Golden Globes will also be making a statement, as its famous faced guests (including Dwayne Johnson above) are planning on wearing black in protest of the sexual harassment that has come to light within the entertainment industry