Ruffalo, Sykes, Smart Speak Out Against ICE at 2026 Golden Globes

Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, and other celebrities expressed their opposition to ICE at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards following the death of Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.

The “Task” actor, “Hacks” actress, and comedian all displayed “Be good” pins on their lapels to protest ICE at the awards show on Sunday, alongside Ariana Grande and Natasha Lyonne.

Sykes, 61, discussed her statement accessory with Variety while on the red carpet.

“Of course this is for the mother who was killed by an ICE officer,” the actress said to the publication about the “tragic” incident that occurred in Minnesota.

“I know people are out marching and all today, and we need to speak up,” Sykes continued. “We need to be out there and shut this rogue government down because it’s just awful what they’re doing to people.” 

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The “Upshaws” actor wore the white pin with black text on her gleaming silver jacket, while Ruffalo’s pin was on a cream-colored suit.

Prior to Smart winning the award for best female actor in a television series — musical or comedy, she mentioned to Entertainment Tonight that “everything is somewhat overshadowed by the current events happening in our country.”

I believe we’re at a significant moment in this country,” she mentioned during the red carpet interview. “I hope people can stay calm because that’s actually, truly the most challenging part, I think, which is maintaining our composure. It will require a lot of bravery and care, but I believe it’s crucial.

Smart—who had the pin on her white dress—stood by her choice to speak up, stating, “I understand that some people get annoyed when actors use their platform to discuss social and political issues, but I’m not speaking as an actor right now.”

“I’m here talking as a citizen and a mother, and I hope people realize that,” she added.

In a separate conversation with Variety, she emphasized, “I don’t believe my viewpoint holds more weight than anyone else’s. That’s certainly not my intention. I think if you have a strong feeling about something and you have the opportunity to express your thoughts or support others, you should take that chance.”

During her acceptance speech, Smart mentioned, “There’s a lot that could be said tonight. I shared my thoughts on the red carpet, so I won’t repeat them here. But, thank you. Let’s all make the right choice. I believe everyone knows what the right thing to do is, so let’s go with that.”

The #BeGood initiative, hosted by Marmot, Move On, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Working Families Power and “leaders from all areas of the entertainment industry,” is also intended to celebrate Keith Porter, who wasmurdered by a retired ICE officerin Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.

The campaign’s objective is to encourage individuals “to treat each other kindly amidst such tragedy – to be a responsible citizen, caring neighbor, loyal friend, supportive ally, and compassionate human being.”

The ACLU supports #BeGood, stating in a release that “ICE is not enhancing community safety” and “instead, causing disorder on our streets.”

While a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, described Good’s death as self-defense in response to an act of “domestic terrorism” — with Good allegedly “trying to run over … law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them” — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed this assertion.

Having watched the video myself, I want to tell everyone directly, that is bull – – t,” the 44-year-old politician stated at a press conference earlier this week. “This was an officer recklessly abusing their authority, which led to someone’s death.

“Get the f—k outof Minneapolis,” he told ICE. “We do not want you here.

A year prior to Ruffalo’s “Be good” pin capturing media attention, the actor, who recently lost the Golden Globe to Stellan Skarsgård on Sunday, also seized the red carpet as a platform for protest.

The “Spotlight” actor, 58, alongside Billie Eilish, Ava DuVernay and other top stars,wore Artists4Ceasefire pinson the red carpet for the 2024 Oscars.

The pin represents solidarity in favor of an immediate and lasting ceasefire [in the Israel-Hamas conflict], the release of all captives, and the urgent provision of humanitarian assistance to people in Gaza,” the group stated in a message from the previous year. “Empathy should take precedence.