Celebrities Stand Up Against ICE at Sundance

At the Sundance Film Festival, stars like Olivia Wilde and Natalie Portman used their platform to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Olivia Wilde's Stand

Olivia Wilde, promoting her movie "The Invite", wore an "ICE OUT" pin and shared her thoughts on recent protests and shootings. She called the situation "appalling" and urged people to take action.

"While we celebrate film, the world is facing serious issues. People are being killed, and this violence should not be ignored or accepted as normal."

Wilde praised the bravery of protesters who continue to speak up despite the risks.

Mixed Reactions

On social media, reactions to Wilde's remarks were mixed. Some praised her for speaking out, while others criticized her, calling her remarks "virtue signaling" and urging a boycott.

Natalie Portman's Message

Natalie Portman, promoting her film "The Gallerist", also addressed the issue. She acknowledged the joy of celebrating film but noted the devastating events happening in the country.

"The brutality of ICE must be stopped. The strength of the community in supporting and protecting each other is crucial."

Golden Globes Protest

Earlier this month, several celebrities at the Golden Globes wore pins to protest ICE, following the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good. Stars like Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Ariana Grande wore pins that read "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT".

Wanda Sykes emphasized the need to speak up and take action against the government's actions.

The "BE GOOD" Campaign

The "BE GOOD" pin campaign aimed to honor Renée Good and Keith Porter, reminding people to be good to each other in the face of such horror.

Divided Reactions

Social media reactions to the Golden Globes protest were also divided, with some praising the stars for their bravery and others criticizing them.