AceShowbiz - Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes, Mark Ruffalo, and other stars donned “Be Good” pins at the 2026 Golden Globes to pay tribute to Renée Good. This heartfelt gesture was in response to the tragic shooting of Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, who was killed on January 7 by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Good was protesting ICE actions from her SUV when she was shot through her car window.

The pins, which featured additional buttons stating “ICE Out,” represent a campaign endorsed by the ACLU and organized by entertainment industry professionals in collaboration with organizations such as Maremoto, Move On, National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Working Families Power.

While many nominees chose to avoid discussing the shooting or the political climate directly, Judd Apatow made a notable comment, stating, “I believe we’re a dictatorship now.” In contrast, Jean Smart, who won her third Golden Globe for her performance in Hacks, subtly acknowledged the situation in her acceptance speech. “There’s just a lot that could be said tonight,” she remarked. “I said my rant on the red carpet, so I won’t do it here, but thank you. Let’s all do the right thing. I think everybody in their hearts knows what the right thing is to do, so let’s do the right thing.”

During a conversation with Variety on the red carpet, Smart expressed her lack of optimism about the current state of the world, stating, “I just hope the people realize how important what’s going on is right now. Really, this is a moment of reckoning in this country. And I just hope that people do the right thing, and I think almost everybody knows in their hearts what’s the right thing.”

The Golden Globes, produced by Dick Clark Productions, is now under the ownership of Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge, which also owns The Hollywood Reporter.

As the night unfolded, the emotional impact of the tribute resonated throughout the ceremony, highlighting the intersection of art and activism.