The glamour of Hollywood was tempered on Sunday at the Golden Globes, as celebrities used their red-carpet platform to honor a young woman who lost her life in a tragic and senseless act of violence. Renee Nicole Good, 35, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Jonathan Ross, in Minneapolis earlier this week.
In a powerful display of solidarity, some stars wore anti-ICE pins on the red carpet, bearing slogans like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT." Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne were among those who took to social media to show their support for Good, with more expected to join in throughout the evening.
The Golden Globes have long been a platform for Hollywood's elite to use their voices for good, but on Sunday, they chose to focus on a cause that has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The demonstration is a response to intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, which many argue are discriminatory and inhumane.
Good's death has brought national attention to the plight of immigrants living in fear of deportation and police brutality, with thousands taking to the streets over the weekend to demand accountability for her killing and the shooting of two people by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Portland. The FBI is currently investigating Good's killing, while members of Congress have pledged an assertive response.
The Trump administration has defended ICE officer Ross's actions, claiming he acted in self-defense after Good allegedly threatened him with her vehicle. However, witnesses report that Good was simply driving home from work when she was shot and killed by the officer.
As the Golden Globes continue on Sunday night, it remains to be seen how the ceremony will impact the national conversation around immigration enforcement and police brutality. But one thing is clear: Renee Nicole Good's tragic death has brought attention to a pressing issue that needs to be addressed, and Hollywood's response has been loud and clear.
In a powerful display of solidarity, some stars wore anti-ICE pins on the red carpet, bearing slogans like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT." Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne were among those who took to social media to show their support for Good, with more expected to join in throughout the evening.
The Golden Globes have long been a platform for Hollywood's elite to use their voices for good, but on Sunday, they chose to focus on a cause that has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The demonstration is a response to intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, which many argue are discriminatory and inhumane.
Good's death has brought national attention to the plight of immigrants living in fear of deportation and police brutality, with thousands taking to the streets over the weekend to demand accountability for her killing and the shooting of two people by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Portland. The FBI is currently investigating Good's killing, while members of Congress have pledged an assertive response.
The Trump administration has defended ICE officer Ross's actions, claiming he acted in self-defense after Good allegedly threatened him with her vehicle. However, witnesses report that Good was simply driving home from work when she was shot and killed by the officer.
As the Golden Globes continue on Sunday night, it remains to be seen how the ceremony will impact the national conversation around immigration enforcement and police brutality. But one thing is clear: Renee Nicole Good's tragic death has brought attention to a pressing issue that needs to be addressed, and Hollywood's response has been loud and clear.