Hollywood's elite used the platform of the Golden Globes red carpet to deliver a searing political critique, with actor Mark Ruffalo leading a blistering attack on former President Donald Trump and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
A Red Carpet Protest for Renee Good
The flashpoint for the actors' outrage was the controversial fatal shooting of mother-of-three Renee Good in Minneapolis. Ruffalo and comedian Wanda Sykes wore visible pins bearing the slogans "ICE out" and "be good" in a direct reference to the case. Speaking to USA Today on Sunday, 12th January 2026, Ruffalo did not mince his words, stating plainly: "This is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered."
The incident, which has deepened political divisions in America, occurred when an ICE officer fired three shots at Good as she was behind the wheel of her car. Video footage shows the vehicle moving from a parked position, with the US government asserting the officer feared for his life, though it remains disputed whether Renee was steering away from him. In the aftermath, the officer was heard using profoundly offensive language towards the deceased.
Ruffalo's Broadside Against Trump's 'Morality'
Ruffalo swiftly connected the shooting to broader condemnation of Donald Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House. The Marvel star branded Trump "the worst human being" and referenced his legal troubles, including the 2023 civil finding where he was held liable for the sexual abuse of writer E. Jean Carroll.
"He's telling the world that international law doesn't matter to him," Ruffalo said, also alluding to Venezuela. "The only thing that matters to him is his own morality, but the guy is a convicted felon; a convicted rapist. If we're relying on this guy's morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we're all in a lot of trouble."
Industry Voices Join the Condemnation
Wanda Sykes echoed the sentiment, targeting the Trump administration in an interview with Variety. "We need to speak up and shut this rogue government down. It's awful what they are doing to people," she stated.
The comments ignited a fierce reaction online. While some conservative commentators expressed outrage, Ruffalo received significant support. One viral post on X (formerly Twitter), viewed over 2.5 million times, praised the actor for "standing on the right side of history." Another user thanked him for giving voice to global concerns, writing: "Mark, thank you for saying what most of the world are also screaming."
The event underscores how major award ceremonies continue to serve as a potent stage for political discourse, with figures like Ruffalo using their visibility to spotlight issues of immigration, justice, and presidential conduct.
