Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo drew attention at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, by wearing a \u201cBe Good\u201d pin in honor of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis days earlier. Ruffalo\u2019s remarks emphasized both the personal tragedy and broader concerns about U.S. immigration policies.<\/p>\n
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Ruffalo pinned a \u201cBe Good\u201d badge to his outfit on the Los Angeles red carpet to honor Renee Nicole Good. He told reporters, \u201cThis pin is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered. It\u2019s for the people in the U.S. who are terrorized and scared today,\u201d highlighting his intent to raise awareness of what he described as systemic issues in federal immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n
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Several other stars, including Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, Ariana Grande, and Jean Smart, wore black-and-white pins with slogans such as \u201cICE OUT.\u201d The coordinated effort was aimed at drawing attention to urgent human rights concerns and advocating for accountability in immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n
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Ruffalo delivered direct criticism of the Trump administration, calling the president \u201cthe worst human being\u201d and accusing Vice President J.D. Vance of lying about current events. He condemned U.S. foreign policy, referencing the country\u2019s involvement in Venezuela, and challenged Trump\u2019s approach to international law and personal morality, describing it as a departure from longstanding global norms.<\/p>\n
Despite his strong political statements, Ruffalo emphasized that he did not want activism to overshadow the awards themselves. He stated, \u201cI want to be here to celebrate, I am here to celebrate, and I\u2019m proud to have a Golden Globes nomination,\u201d while also asserting that the events he was protesting \u201care not America, and this is not normal anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2026 Golden Globes continued a trend of celebrities using the awards as a stage for social commentary. Activism around immigration and civil rights was highly visible, with grassroots campaigns supporting victims of ICE operations and advocating for reform. This reflects a broader shift in the entertainment industry toward integrating political and cultural debates into major award shows.<\/p>\n
Ruffalo\u2019s remarks sparked discussion across social media and mainstream media outlets. Supporters praised the actor\u2019s willingness to speak out on critical issues, while critics debated the appropriateness of blending political statements with entertainment events. The conversation highlighted the increasing influence of celebrities on public discourse regarding policy and human rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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