Several well-known faces at the Oscars drew attention for a small red pin on their outfits, prompting questions about what it represents and the cause behind it.
The Academy Awards can be a high-pressure evening for nominees and presenters, but the red carpet often becomes a story of its own as viewers focus on style choices and subtle statements.
Alongside the usual roundups of standout looks, photos from the night sparked curiosity about one accessory in particular: a red pin worn by multiple celebrities.
The pin is associated with Artists4Ceasefire, a collective made up of actors, filmmakers, and musicians.
Its design shows a dove holding a lotus flower with a barbed-wire stem, created by artist Shepard Fairey.
The organization has said the image reflects ‘hope resilience and a just peace’.
Artists4Ceasfire launched roughly two weeks after the October 7 attacks and has since called for ceasefires in multiple conflicts around the world.
Discussing the heart element above the flower, the group said it ‘reinforces the power of leading with love, reminding us all that love for humanity includes a commitment to liberation and freedom for all people — from Palestine and Lebanon, to Iran, Sudan, Minnesota and beyond’
Fairey has also emphasized the broader message of seeking peace and pushing for it through collective action.
The designer said: “Humanity and justice are not privileges reserved for some of us; they belong to all people, without exception.
“Art has the ability to remind us that, before borders and boundaries, we are all citizens of this planet first. This collaboration with Artists4Ceasefire serves as a reminder that love for all people is not the absence of justice and accountabliity — it is a necessity.
“My hope is that this image speaks to the power of solidarity and serves as a reminder that when we come together, the seeds of compassion, dignity and freedom can break through.”
Among those photographed wearing the pin were actors Saja Kilani and Amer Hlehel, along with Charithra Chandran, who also spoke publicly about her reasons for supporting the message.
Speaking to USA Today, she said: “The idea of children and people dying is not something that I can accept or tolerate. And I have been blessed with a platform and I want to be able to use it in any way that I can to advocate for a better world.”