On November 13, 2013, all eyes were on a stunning petite brunette as she navigated the flash and organized chaos of the red carpet. Sosie Bacon, the 21-year-old daughter of Golden Globe winners Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, had just been announced as this year’s Miss Golden Globes, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The bestowing of the title to someone who hopes to follow in their parents’ acting footsteps, is an HFPA tradition and past honorees include Laura Dern, Melanie Griffith, and the soon to be star of 50 Shades of Gray, Dakota Johnson. “I’m hoping to meet the cast of the television show, Girls, on January 12th, 2014, when the 71st Golden Globes Awards takes place at the Hilton Hotel”, Sosie told us, “I’ve been watching the show on NBC since I was little, and actually attended with my parents when my mom won for Best Actress in a TV series for her work on The Closer (2007).

I knew the Hollywood Foreign Press Association invited an actor’s child to assist with the presentation of the Golden Globes every year, so I was really excited when I got the call to meet with the board, and then so happy to hear I was chosen.” “I have great memories of being on set with my parents. When I was 7, I’d sit backstage doing my homework, watching my mom as Olivia, in 12th Night, on Broadway. It was incredible to be surrounded by the sets, cast and costumes, and amazing to watch my mom pull off Shakespeare – such a difficult feat and she did such a great job”. Sosie hasn’t just watched her parents perform from the sidelines, she’s done an arc on The Closer and been directed by her dad in Loverboy and it has inspired her to do as many contrasting characters as she can. “I did a rock musical off-Broadway, but unlike my older brother, Travis, 24, I don’t play any instruments; he’s the musician”, laughs the petite, New York brunette, who used to list acting as a hobby, but now admits with a degree of wonder, “I guess that’s my job now.”

Her role model is Claire Danes and her favorite shows are Homeland, Breaking Bad, Girls, and The Mindy Project. A folk music fan, she listened to John Myer, Frank Ocean, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor as she drove her pet, Rocky, a pit-bull mix, across the country to Los Angeles, so she could start auditioning on the West Coast too. “I’m excited about the future,” says the optimist who is, ‘unbelievably grateful for the blessings that my parents’ success has brought us. I try not to complain and really count my blessings.” “My parents have always encouraged us to follow our hearts. It’s the best advice. “Don’t get stuck on one path. Change your mind. Figure things out. Love yourself. Trust your instincts, and don’t go against them. You usually know what’s right for yourself.” And what will be right for the red carpet on the night of the Golden Globes? “I like to be comfortable. For the Announcement of Miss Golden Globes, I chose a Rhea Costa, but I don’t necessarily choose designer wear. I love Rag n Bone and All Saints.” “I’ll probably get ready with my mom.” “There’s gonna be a lot of hair and make-up,” she half chuckles, half sighs, “which takes a really long time.” Has she already chosen a gown? “I have a stylist who pulled dresses for me to try on and I sent pictures to my mom. It was pretty fun. I chose one that fit well and you can do interesting things with. I feel so good in it.” Who designed it? “I’m not telling. You’ll have to tune into NBC on January 12, 2014, to find out.”