Golden Globe for New Star of the Year – Actress was an award given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at their annual Golden Globe Awards . The award was first introduced at the 6th Golden Globe Awards in 1948 where it was given to actress Lois Maxwell for her performance in the 1947 film '' That Hagen Girl '' . It 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 . A male actor did not receive the Award in 1982 . The final recipient of the award was actress Sandahl Bergman for her performance in the 1982 film '' Conan the Barbarian '' . The category was discontinued following the 1983 ceremony
6th Golden Globe Awards
6th Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress