Mark Ruffalo’s Subtle Golden Globes Protest Against ICE After Renee Good Shooting

Hollywood Stars Use Golden Globe Red Carpet for Political Protest

At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, several Hollywood stars turned the red carpet into a platform for political expression. As they arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, many celebrities were seen wearing black-and-white lapel pins with slogans like "Be Good" and "ICE Out." These pins served as a tribute to two individuals who lost their lives due to actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, and Jean Smart were among those spotted wearing the accessories. The protest was a direct response to the tragic deaths of Renée Macklin Good and Keith Porter. Renée, a 37-year-old mother of a six-year-old child, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during an operation in Minneapolis on January 7. Keith Porter, a Los Angeles resident, was killed by an off-duty ICE officer on New Year’s Eve.

The demonstration is part of the #BeGood campaign, which was endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and organized by professionals in the entertainment industry. Additional support came from advocacy organizations such as Maremoto, Move On, National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Working Families Power.

Campaign organizers stated that the pins serve as a reminder of what it means to be good to one another in the face of such horror. They emphasized the importance of being a good citizen, neighbor, friend, ally, and human being.

The ACLU noted that 2025 marked one of the deadliest years for the agency in two decades. The organization also pointed out the current administration’s $100 million recruitment drive aimed at expanding enforcement capacity as a catalyst for launching the campaign.

Approximately 1,000 events took place across the United States over the weekend as part of the ICE Out For Good movement. Wanda Sykes spoke candidly about her reasons for participating in the protest. "We need to speak up and shut this rogue government down," she told Variety before the ceremony. "It’s awful what they are doing to people."

Mark Ruffalo, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama for his HBO series Task, was equally forthright in his criticism. "This is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered," he told USA Today on the red carpet. The actor went on to condemn President Donald Trump directly. "We’re in the middle of a war with Venezuela that we illegally invaded. He’s telling the world that international law doesn’t matter to him," Mr. Ruffalo said. "So this is for her. This is for the people in the United States who are terrorised and scared today. I know I’m one of them."

Jean Smart, a nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for Hacks, reflected on the difficulty of celebrating entertainment achievements during such turbulent times. "Everything is kind of overshadowed with everything going on in this country," she told E! on the red carpet, describing the current situation as "very concerning."

The actress acknowledged that some viewers grow frustrated when performers voice political opinions. "I know people find it annoying when actors take opportunities like this to talk about social and political things," she said. However, Smart emphasized she was speaking not as a performer but as an ordinary citizen. "I’m here speaking as a human being and a mum," she explained. "I feel like we’re kind of at a turning point in our country," Ms. Smart added, expressing hope that "people can keep their heads because I think that’s actually going to be the hardest thing."

The Trump administration has defended the ICE agent following the incident. Vice President JD Vance has slammed the mainstream media for its reporting on the incident. Mr. Ross is said to have acted in "self-defence," according to the administration. An inquiry led by the FBI is ongoing.