This year’s Academy Award Ceremony was briefly delayed due to protesters calling for a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. But it wasn’t just the protesters who were advocating for peace. Many celebrities, including singer Billie Eilish, actor Mark Ruffalo, and producer Finneas, were seen wearing a pin on their outfits that left people curious about its significance.
The pin, a circular one, featured a small black heart with the outline of a hand around it. It turns out that these celebrities were wearing the pins to show their support for Artists4Ceasefire, a group of nearly 400 entertainment industry workers who signed an open letter urging President Biden to call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
The letter, signed by celebrities such as Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Cate Blanchett, calls for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. It also emphasizes the importance of honoring all lives in the Holy Land and providing humanitarian aid to those in need.
The conflict has had devastating consequences, with over 30,000 people killed and 69,000 injured since Israel launched its war on Gaza. Tragically, many of those affected are children. This is why celebrities like Ramy Youssef, who starred in “Poor Things” with Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, are speaking out about the urgent need for peace.
“We’re all encouraging everyone to be vocal about this,” Youssef said in an interview. “There’s no other route, and it’s taking so long.”
This is not the first time these pins have been seen on the red carpet. At the Grammy Awards, Boygenius and Annie Lennox were spotted wearing the same pins, with Lennox passionately calling for a ceasefire during her performance.
The pin represents collective support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. It symbolizes the celebrities’ commitment to freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people.
So the next time you see a Hollywood celebrity wearing a red pin, you’ll know that it’s not just a fashion statement. It’s a powerful expression of solidarity and a plea for peace in a troubled world.
Source: Bored Daddy
