At Sunday's Golden Globes, the glamour of Hollywood's A-listers took a backseat to a powerful display of solidarity against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The simplest yet most striking accessory on the red carpet was not a designer gown or a sparkling necklace, but a small black-and-white pin worn by many of the evening's biggest stars.
The "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD" pins, created in collaboration between activist Jess Morales Rocketto and Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, were meant to honor the memory of Renee Good, a slain activist who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The gesture was met with widespread support from Hollywood's elite, including actors Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne.
Sykes explained her decision to wear the pin during an interview with Variety, stating that it was a way to "speak up" for Good's mother, who was murdered by an ICE agent. The actress acknowledged that people were already taking to the streets to protest, but emphasized the need for stars like herself to use their platform to denounce the government's actions.
The pins' grassroots origins were evident in how they were distributed at pre-Golden Globes parties. According to Morales Rocketto, activists approached celebrities with the pin, asking if they would be willing to wear it during the ceremony. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many stars eager to show their support for Good and against ICE's actions.
As the evening wore on, the pins became a symbol of resistance against what some have described as a "rogue" government. The gesture served as a reminder that even in the midst of glamour and glitz, there are those who will stand up for justice and human rights.
The "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD" pins, created in collaboration between activist Jess Morales Rocketto and Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power, were meant to honor the memory of Renee Good, a slain activist who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The gesture was met with widespread support from Hollywood's elite, including actors Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne.
Sykes explained her decision to wear the pin during an interview with Variety, stating that it was a way to "speak up" for Good's mother, who was murdered by an ICE agent. The actress acknowledged that people were already taking to the streets to protest, but emphasized the need for stars like herself to use their platform to denounce the government's actions.
The pins' grassroots origins were evident in how they were distributed at pre-Golden Globes parties. According to Morales Rocketto, activists approached celebrities with the pin, asking if they would be willing to wear it during the ceremony. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many stars eager to show their support for Good and against ICE's actions.
As the evening wore on, the pins became a symbol of resistance against what some have described as a "rogue" government. The gesture served as a reminder that even in the midst of glamour and glitz, there are those who will stand up for justice and human rights.
. Like, I know Hollywood is all about glamour and whatnot, but to see the A-listers use their platform to show support for a really important cause is everything 
. The fact that these pins were created by activists and were being worn on the red carpet just shows how much power celebrities have to effect change 
. I mean, we're living in a time where people are taking to the streets to protest ICE's actions, so it's awesome to see stars like Mark Ruffalo and Wanda Sykes using their voices to speak up too 
. And can we talk about how beautiful it is that these pins were distributed at pre-Golden Globes parties? Like, grassroots movements are literally the best 
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. It's like, we can have it all - we can be fancy and fashionable while also being socially conscious 
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. Like, we need more of these moments where the glitz and glamour give way to real action and change 
. So here's to the "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD" pins - may they inspire a whole lot of resistance and activism in the years to come 
also, mark ruffalo's statement about using his platform to speak up is so true... i wish more people in power would use their influence like that 
gotta love how Hollywood is finally using its platform for good... or at least, for something that won't get them sued 
seriously though tho, it's about time these A-listers showed some solidarity with the people who are actually fighting for a cause 
I'm still getting over how intense it was on the red carpet last night! Everyone's talking about the pins, but what struck me was how effortless it felt for all these A-listers to just rock the symbol of resistance. Like, it wasn't even a statement – they were literally wearing their values. 
. It's also cool that the pins were created by activists and were distributed at parties before the ceremony - it feels like a real grassroots effort 
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, they're actually making a difference. I mean, the 'ICE OUT' pin is such a simple yet powerful way to show solidarity with those affected by the government's actions. It's not about grand statements or wearing designer gowns (although, let's be real, that's always a win 
), it's about using their platform for good. And I love how grassroots it all started - activists just approaching celebs and asking if they'd wear the pin? That's community spirit right there 
So I'm watching this Golden Globes thingy and it's all fancy and glamorous... but then I see these pins on some famous people's outfits and they're like, super simple black-and-white things that say "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD". And I'm thinking what's the big deal? But then I start reading about who made them and why they're wearing them... and it all makes sense. It's like, a small way for these stars to show support for this activist who got killed by an ICE agent, and also to remind everyone that there are people out there fighting for justice and human rights. 