The 2026 Golden Globe Awards delivered Hollywood’s usual mix of celebration and spectacle — and, for Mark Ruffalo, a chance to spotlight a tragedy he said he couldn’t ignore.
On the red carpet, Ruffalo attended with his wife, Sunrise Coigney, wearing a “Be Good” pin in tribute to Renee Nicole Good, a Minnesota mother who was fatally shot during a confrontation involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 7, 2026. Ruffalo said the pin was meant to honor Good’s memory and to draw attention to what he described as escalating fear and turmoil in the country.
In an interview with Kevin Ortega-Rojas, Ruffalo opened by dedicating his appearance to Good. “This is for Renee Nicole Good,” he said, adding that he believed her death reflected a broader pattern of alarming government behavior.
Ruffalo then pivoted to politics, accusing U.S. leaders of misleading the public and dismissing international norms. He pointed to foreign-policy tensions and claimed the country was embroiled in serious conflict abroad, framing it as part of a wider breakdown in accountability.
His sharpest remarks were reserved for President Donald Trump. Ruffalo delivered a blistering condemnation, calling Trump “the worst human being in the world,” and coupling that with additional accusations and personal attacks.
He also warned that the stakes extend far beyond a single administration, arguing that power guided by personal judgment rather than law is dangerous. “If we’re relying on this guy’s morality — the most powerful country in the world — then we’re all in a lot of trouble,” he said.
Ruffalo ended by stressing that his criticism came from a place of loyalty to the country — and fear about where it’s headed. “I love this country,” he said, “and what I’m seeing here happening is not America.”
The moment cut through the night’s awards-season gloss: less promotion, more protest — and a reminder that, for some artists, the red carpet is still a stage.
