At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on 11 January 2026, several Hollywood actors used the ceremony’s global spotlight to make a subdued political statement by wearing “Be Good” pins on the red carpet. The pins were worn in tribute to Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen, poet and mother of three who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a raid in Minneapolis earlier this month.Among those seen wearing the pins were Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes and Natasha Lyonne. The badges were visible during red carpet appearances, with Smart also wearing hers while accepting an award onstage.The phrase “Be Good” has become associated with campaigns calling for accountability in immigration enforcement following Good’s death. Supporters say the wording reflects a call for restraint and humanity rather than a confrontational slogan, allowing the message to be carried through symbolism rather than speeches.
Federal authorities have described the shooting as self-defence, alleging that Good obstructed agents with her vehicle during the operation. Minneapolis officials reviewing body camera footage have disputed that account, calling the agent’s actions reckless. The incident has triggered large-scale protests across the city and beyond, alongside a fundraiser that has raised more than $1.4 million for Good’s family.The appearance of the pins at the Golden Globes quickly became one of the night’s most discussed moments. Supporters praised the actors for using a high-visibility cultural event to draw attention to an ongoing investigation and broader concerns around immigration enforcement.As the investigation into Renee Nicole Good’s killing continues, the moment at the Golden Globes highlights how major entertainment events can be used to bring national debates into the spotlight, even during ceremonies focused on celebration.
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