Celebrities Protest ICE with Pins at Golden Globes

During the 83rd Golden Globes, a remarkable display of solidarity occurred when numerous celebrities showcased anti-ICE pins. This poignant gesture was in memory of Renee Good, who tragically lost her life when shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis just days prior. The awards ceremony took place on January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Stars Take a Stand at the Golden Globes

The celebrities who wore these black-and-white pins included Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne on the red carpet. Inside the ballroom, Jean Smart and Ariana Grande also donned the pins. Smart notably wore the pin while accepting her award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series.

The pins bore messages such as “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT,” marking a shift towards activism compared to the previous year’s Golden Globes. Since Good’s shooting, widespread protests have erupted across the nation, demanding accountability for her death and highlighting a separate incident in Portland, where Border Patrol agents injured two individuals.

Organizers and Their Impact

The campaign behind the pins emerged following a late-night conversation between Nelini Stamp of Working Families Power and Jess Morales Rocketto, executive director of the advocacy group Maremoto. They aimed to leverage the visibility of the awards show to raise awareness about significant social issues.

• Nelini Stamp emphasized the necessity for artists to engage in societal issues.
• Congressional members have expressed a commitment to respond actively to these incidents.
• The FBI is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Good’s death.

Prior to Good’s death, another fatal incident involved an off-duty ICE officer in Los Angeles, where Keith Porter was killed, igniting protests demanding arrest of those responsible.

Grassroots Movement Continues

The creators of the “ICE OUT” pins reached out to a network of celebrities, inviting them to participate in the initiative. This effort is part of a longer tradition of artists standing up for justice, inspired by historical moments like Sacheen Littlefeather’s protest at the 1973 Oscars.

Morales Rocketto noted that allies of their cause have been active in the days leading up to the event, distributing pins at various gatherings. The grassroots nature of the movement underscores a collective effort to keep the names of victims like Renee Good in public discourse.

The commitment to activism will carry through the awards season, ensuring that the stories of those affected by ICE actions remain visible and acknowledged.