BEVERLY HILLS, CA January 11, 2026 – Actor Mark Ruffalo turned heads on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards by wearing a “Be Good” pin in honor of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota woman fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7, 2026. The gesture, shared by other celebrities like Wanda Sykes and Natasha Lyonne, highlighted growing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following recent high-profile shootings.
Speaking to reporters at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 11, Ruffalo pointed to the pin and stated, “This is for her, this is for the people [in the] United States who are terrorized and scared today. I know I’m [one of them].” He described the incident as a “murder” and criticized President Donald Trump, referencing an ongoing conflict with Venezuela as part of broader tensions. Ruffalo, nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in “Poor Things,” used the platform to amplify calls for accountability.
The “Be Good” pins, often paired with “ICE Out” slogans, stem from the fatal encounter involving ICE officer Jonathan Ross, 43, who shot Good during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. Authorities claim Good attempted to run over the agent, leading to the use of lethal force, but activists and Good’s family dispute this, labeling it an unjust killing of an unarmed mother and poet. This incident follows the New Year’s Eve shooting of Keith Porter by an off-duty ICE agent in Los Angeles, fueling nationwide demonstrations.
Reactions to Ruffalo’s statement were mixed. Supporters praised his advocacy, with one X user calling him “the best celebrity there is. Never afraid to be on the right side of history.” Others echoed his sentiments, noting, “Thank you @MarkRuffalo for using the platform to speak up when many don’t have a voice because they’re scared.”
However, critics accused him of misinformation, pointing out official reports that Good posed a threat. Conservative outlet Libs of TikTok posted, “Mark Ruffalo wore a pin to the Golden Globes to honor Renee Good who was shot after trying to run over an ICE agent.” Some dismissed Ruffalo as “dumb and ignorant.”
The protest pins drew widespread attention on social media, with hashtags like #BeGood and #AbolishICE trending amid debates over immigration enforcement. Ruffalo’s history of activism, including calls for ceasefires and environmental causes, positions him as a vocal figure in Hollywood’s political sphere.
As awards season progresses, this moment underscores how celebrities are leveraging high-profile events to address social issues, even as it sparks division among viewers and pundits alike.
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