Hollywood's glitzy awards season took a sharply political turn as actor Mark Ruffalo delivered a blistering condemnation of former U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
A Red Carpet Tribute Turns Political
The event, held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, saw numerous A-list celebrities wearing black-and-white pins bearing the message "BE GOOD." The accessory was a tribute to Renee Nicole Good, an anti-ICE activist who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis the previous week.
While speaking to USA Today, Ruffalo, the 58-year-old star known for playing the Hulk in Marvel films, pointed to his pin and explained its significance. "This is for Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered," he stated, before launching into an extensive critique of the former president.
Ruffalo's Scathing Critique of Trump
Ruffalo did not mince words, labeling Trump "the worst human being." He accused the former president of disregarding international law, specifically referencing the "war with Venezuela that we illegally invaded."
"He's telling the world that international law doesn't matter to him," Ruffalo said. "The only thing that matters to him is his own morality, but the guy is a convicted felon; a convicted rapist. He's a pedophile."
The actor expressed deep concern about Trump's influence, arguing that relying on his morality for leadership of "the most powerful country in the world" meant "we're all in a lot of trouble." He dedicated his comments to Good and "the people in the United States who are terrorized and scared today," adding, "I know I'm one of them."
Ruffalo concluded his emotional statement by saying, "I love this country. And what I'm seeing here happening is not America."
White House Fires Back and Viral Fallout
While Trump himself did not publicly respond, the White House's director of communications, Steven Cheung, swiftly retaliated on social media platform X. Cheung targeted Ruffalo's acting career, calling him "one of the worst actors in the business" and an "even worse human being" for "spewing outright lies."
The moment quickly became one of the most viral incidents from the red carpet. Other stars like Ariana Grande, Natasha Lyonne, Jean Smart, and Wanda Sykes also wore the "BE GOOD" pins, but Ruffalo's explicit political commentary captured the most attention. His remarks were described by one media pundit at The Telegraph as coming from "the most sanctimonious man in Hollywood."
The incident underscores the continued blending of entertainment and political activism at major award shows, with Ruffalo, a long-time champion of left-wing causes, using the global platform to deliver a stark and personal political message.
