2026 Golden Globes ICE Protest: Why Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Wore 'Be Good' Pins

The glamour of the 2026 Golden Globes took a backseat last night as a wave of political resistance swept the red carpet. On January 11, 2026, viewers noticed a recurring accessory among the stars: small lapel pins emblazoned with "Be Good" and "ICE Out." What began as an awards ceremony quickly turned into a high-profile demonstration against recent fatal enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The 2026 Golden Globes ICE Protest: A Response to Rising Violence

The protest follows the tragic death of Rene Good, a 37-year-old mother and legal observer who was shot and killed by a federal agent on January 7 in Minneapolis. Her death marks the second ICE-related killing of the new year, coming just days after the death of Keith Porter Jr. Under the current administration, ICE tactics have reportedly become increasingly aggressive, leading to the deadliest year on record with at least 32 individuals dying in custody over the past 12 months.

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Nominee Mark Ruffalo, known for his activism, was among the first to speak out on the red carpet. "I love this country and what I'm seeing here happening is not America," Ruffalo told reporters. Meanwhile, Hacks star Jean Smart used her acceptance speech to urge "restraint" and "courage," subtly nodding to the campaign. Other participants included Ariana Grande, Natasha Lyonne, and Tessa Thompson, who shared images of the pins with her millions of followers.

The #BeGood campaign is a collaboration between major organizations like the ACLU and Working Families Power. Organizers told NPR that they utilized a network of industry insiders to distribute the pins, ensuring the message reached a global audience during one of the most-watched nights in entertainment.