The glamour of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday was accompanied by a subtle but pointed political message, as multiple well-known actors incorporated protest symbols into their red carpet appearances.

Actors Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes and Natasha Lyonne were seen wearing minimalist black-and-white pins bearing the messages “Be Good” and “Ice Out” as they posed for photographers. Inside the ceremony, Jean Smart and Ariana Grande were also spotted with the same pins attached to their outfits.

Though small in size, the accessories carried strong meaning, adding a layer of activism to the entertainment-heavy event. The slogans were intended to criticise the role of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to commemorate Renee Good, who was killed earlier this month during an ICE-related operation in Minneapolis.

Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, died on January 7 after being shot by an ICE officer. Her death has triggered demonstrations across several American cities, with protesters demanding transparency, justice and reforms in federal immigration enforcement.

According to reports citing the Associated Press, the pins were distributed through coordination between advocacy groups and activists who wanted to use the global visibility of the Golden Globes to bring attention to deaths linked to immigration raids. Organisers say the campaign is meant to spark public discussion around accountability and humane enforcement practices.

The show of solidarity comes amid increasing criticism of ICE, with civil rights groups arguing that aggressive enforcement methods have intensified fear and instability within immigrant communities. By wearing the pins, the celebrities aligned themselves with those concerns, transforming the awards stage into a platform for social commentary without a single speech being made.