Bill Maher expressed his opinion about celebrities wearing a tribute pin for Renee Good at the Golden Globes when questioned by a reporter.
The Golden Globes was a memorable night for Hollywood’s stars, with a select few adding new awards to their accolades.
Fans were thrilled to see their favorite celebrities in stunning attire on the red carpet before the ceremony.
However, some viewers noticed an unusual accessory on the clothing of certain celebrities—a pin.
This pin bore the messages ‘ICE out’ and ‘Be Good’ to honor Renée Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by ICE officers in Minneapolis the previous week.
The shooting of the 37-year-old mother has ignited widespread outrage in the US, with debates over whether the officers were justified. While some, including Donald Trump, claimed Good tried to run over agents, others deemed the shooting unnecessary.
The Department for Homeland Security stated that the shots fired by the agents were ‘defensive’ and described Good’s actions as ‘domestic terrorism’ as she drove her vehicle.
At the Golden Globes, Bill Maher was asked by USA Today for his perspective on the pins and whether he considered them an ‘effective form of activism.’
With a laugh, he responded: “Come on, We’re just here for showbusiness today.”
He acknowledged the tragedy of the shooting but was skeptical about the impact of this method of activism.
He elaborated: “You know, it was a terrible thing that happened and it shouldn’t have happened, and if they didn’t act like such thugs it wouldn’t have had to happen.
“But I don’t need to wear a pin about it.”
Among the celebrities seen with the pin were Ariana Grande, Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, and Jean Smart.
Wanda Sykes explained her choice to wear the pin in a conversation with Variety.
She stated: “[I wore it] for the mother who was murdered by an ICE agent.
“I know people were out marching and all today. And we need to speak up.
“We need to be out there and shut this rogue government down. Because it’s just awful what they’re doing to people.”
The pins were backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and reportedly organized by a coalition of entertainment industry professionals.