Matt Damon Takes A Stand: Bold Protest Against Ice At 'The Rip' Premiere

Matt Damon Takes a Stand Against ICE

The tragic death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Goode at the hands of an ICE agent has sparked outrage across Hollywood, with Matt Damon now stepping into the spotlight as a vocal protester. Attending the premiere of his new film, The Rip, Damon made a statement that was hard to ignore. Sporting a pin that read, "BE GOOD," he sent a clear message against the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department.

Matt Damon's Powerful Pin

On January 13, Damon arrived at the premiere of his Netflix movie, The Rip, with the striking pin attached to his blazer. This accessory wasn't just fashion – it was a statement. The "BE GOOD" pin is part of a movement condemning ICE's role in the deaths of Renee Nicole Goode and Keith Porter. Goode was tragically shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 in Minneapolis, while Porter faced a similar fate on New Year’s Eve in Southern California.

Hollywood Unites in Protest

Grassroots organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, have joined forces to distribute pins with slogans like "ICE OUT" and "BE GOOD," similar to Damon's choice of protest at the premiere. Damon himself commented to USA Today, "I think like millions of people around the country, we’re really concerned with what’s going on. And I think it’s about raising awareness about what’s happening in our cities and on our streets, and hopefully will promote a larger discussion about this."

Mark Ruffalo Joins the Cause

Matt Damon isn't alone in his protest. Just two days before Damon's premiere appearance, Mark Ruffalo took a stand at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. Wearing a similar pin, Ruffalo dedicated his protest to Renee Nicole Goode, stating, "This is for Renee Nicole Goode, who was murdered." He didn't hold back in his criticism of President Donald Trump, calling him "the worst human being" for ignoring the issue. "This is for the people in the United States who are terrorized and scared today," Ruffalo declared. "I know I’m one of them. I love this country. And what I’m seeing here happening is not America."

The voices of these celebrities echo a growing call for change, as they use their platforms to draw attention to the urgent issue of ICE's conduct and its impact on communities across America.