Claim: Jessica Lange is a performer.

This category of the Golden Globe Award was originated in 1948 and was awarded as the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer -- Female until 1975 . There were no awards in 1949 , and between 1954 and 1965 there were multiple winners . From 1976 to 1979 , the award was called Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture -- Female . From 1980 to 1983 , the award was called New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture -- Female . The category was discontinued following the 1983 ceremony .   For the actors ' awards see Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year -- Actor