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). Wilde, who was there to promote her movie "The Invite, " wore an "ICE OUT" pin and shared her thoughts on the recent protests and shootings. She called the situation "appalling" and urged people to take action. Wilde pointed out that while the festival celebrated film, the world was facing serious issues. She emphasized that people were being killed and that this violence should not be ignored or accepted as normal. She praised the bravery of protesters who continue to speak up despite the risks. On social media, reactions to Wilde's remarks were mixed. Some praised her for being brave and speaking out, while others criticized her, calling her remarks "virtue signaling" and urging a boycott.Portman, who was 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. Portman highlighted the brutality of ICE and the importance of stopping it. She also recognized the strength of the community in supporting and protecting each other. 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. " Sykes emphasized the need to speak up and take action against the government's actions. 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. Social media reactions to the Golden Globes protest were also divided, with some praising the stars for their bravery and others criticizing them.