At the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, Hollywood’s biggest stage became a platform for political protest, as a wave of celebrities used the awards ceremony to voice criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, particularly actions carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The politically charged moment marked one of the most visible intersections of entertainment and activism in recent awards-show history, resonating far beyond the Beverly Hilton ballroom.
These pins served as visible statements of protest against federal immigration enforcement practices and as tributes to Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier that week, one of several controversial enforcement actions that has sparked nationwide outrage.
The grassroots awareness campaign behind the pins, known as the #BeGood campaign, was organized by activist groups including Move On, the ACLU, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
It aims to highlight concerns about ICE violence, call for accountability, and champion compassion in US immigration policy.
Mark Ruffalo echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing civic responsibility and using his platform to spotlight systemic issues tied to immigration enforcement.
While the protest pins dominated the red carpet, political undertones also surfaced during the ceremony itself.
Host Nikki Glaser opened the event with a sharp comedic monologue that nodded to current political climate and media controversies, including jabs at national news coverage and the Justice Department.
“The Golden Globes for the best editing goes to the Justice Department. And the award for ‘most’ editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News: America's newest place to see B.S. news,” she said in her opening monologue.
‘Be good’ and ‘ICE out’ pins
Even before the show began, red-carpet photos revealed a coordinated political message. Dozens of stars, including Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, and Natasha Lyonne, wore black-and-white pins bearing slogans such as “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT”.These pins served as visible statements of protest against federal immigration enforcement practices and as tributes to Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier that week, one of several controversial enforcement actions that has sparked nationwide outrage.
The grassroots awareness campaign behind the pins, known as the #BeGood campaign, was organized by activist groups including Move On, the ACLU, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
It aims to highlight concerns about ICE violence, call for accountability, and champion compassion in US immigration policy.
Celebrity voices
Several of the actors who donned protest pins spoke directly about what motivated their choice. Wanda Sykes described the situation as “just awful what they’re doing to people” and urged public engagement against federal policies she believes harm immigrant communities.Mark Ruffalo echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing civic responsibility and using his platform to spotlight systemic issues tied to immigration enforcement.
While the protest pins dominated the red carpet, political undertones also surfaced during the ceremony itself.
Host Nikki Glaser opened the event with a sharp comedic monologue that nodded to current political climate and media controversies, including jabs at national news coverage and the Justice Department.
“The Golden Globes for the best editing goes to the Justice Department. And the award for ‘most’ editing goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News: America's newest place to see B.S. news,” she said in her opening monologue.
