Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo used his appearance at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards to make a pointed political statement, criticising US president Donald Trump and drawing attention to growing concerns over immigration enforcement in the US.
Ruffalo attended the ceremony as a nominee for his performance in the HBO crime drama ‘Task’. On the red carpet, he wore a black-and-white lapel pin reading “Be Good”. Several celebrities coordinated the gesture to honour Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman whom an agent of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot earlier this week.
Speaking to reporters at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Ruffalo said the pin expressed solidarity with people affected by violence and fear. “This is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered,” he told USA Today. He added that the message also represented those in the US who feel “terrorised and scared today”.
Ruffalo went on to sharply criticise Trump, questioning his moral authority and leadership. “The guy is a convicted felon. He’s the worst human being. If we’re relying on this guy’s morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we’re all in a lot of trouble,” he said. The actor also voiced concern over what he described as a disregard for international law and basic humanity in current political discourse. He extended his criticism to other political figures, including JD Vance.
Although the Golden Globes celebrate film and television, Ruffalo said he felt compelled to speak out because of the broader social climate in the country. His remarks quickly went viral, with clips spreading widely across platforms such as X and Instagram.
Other stars also joined the protest. Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, Jean Smart and Ariana Grande appeared wearing “Be Good” pins on the red carpet and inside the ceremony.
The initiative, linked to the Be Good and ICE Out campaign, seeks to use the visibility of major awards shows to spotlight immigration policies and demands for accountability.
Online reaction remained divided. Many viewers praised Ruffalo for using his Golden Globes platform to highlight a controversial issue, while others questioned whether entertainment events should host political messages.
