The 83rd Golden Globes took place last night, celebrating the best of film and American TV. Some of the biggest and brightest starts in the entertainment industry were on hand to take in the occasion, leading to a number of viral moments.
Over the years, Hollywood has been known to reflect reality, adopting trends, providing commentary on real-world political events, and serving as a conduit through which the masses can consume the burning questions of the day.
Given the harrowing events that played out in Minneapolis last week, it’s hardly a surprise that a number of A-listers used their attendance at the Golden Globes to shed light on a topic that’s proven to be extremely divisive.
Unless you’re completely unplugged from the media (and if you are, I envy you at this point) you’ll likely be up to speed with the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE officer as she steered her vehicle away from agents working on behalf of the federal government.
The callous nature of Good’s death, filmed from multiple angles on various devices, prompted widespread backlash across the US and beyond. The fallout is still being hotly debated online today, almost a week after the fact, and so it should hardly be a surprise that there were celebrities at the Golden Globes ready to weigh in on the matter.
If you watched last night’s event, you may have seen a number of A-listers sporting special pins on their outfits. As per reports, some of these pins bore messages including ‘ICE out’ and ‘Be Good’, expressing clear support for Renee Good and sending a clear message to ICE officers.
The pins have been endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) non-profit, while the idea of wearing them was reportedly organized by a group of entertainment industry professionals.
Stars including Mark Ruffalo and actress Wanda Sykes, among others, were seen sporting the pins. Organizers of the campaign issued a statement regarding its importance. It reads: “[The campaign] is reminding us what it means to be good to one another in the face of such horror – to be a good citizen, neighbor, friend, ally and human.
“Everyday, everywhere, regular people are being good: keeping kids safe when they walk to school, filming fathers who are being disappeared from their workplaces, donating to fundraisers to support organizations who are keeping us safe.”
What do you make of the pins? And, more importantly, what did you make of the shooting of Renee Good? Let us know in the comments box.
