In the glitz and glamour of the 2024 Oscars, a powerful symbol of solidarity emerged. Notable figures such as Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, and others wore red pins as a call for ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Red Pins: Symbols of Peace
Prominent celebrities including Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, and Ava DuVernay were observed donning red pins on their extravagant outfits during the Oscars night. This subtle yet potent symbol was their way of showing support for the cause of peace in the middle of the deadly Israel-Hamas war.
Billie Eilish at the 2024 Oscars. Source: Getty Images
The pin bore the design of a hand enclosing a black heart, representing the united stand of Artists 4 Ceasefire – a group comprising over 400 artists and advocates – calling for an immediate end to the war.
The Red Pin. Source: Getty Images
Celebrities Unite for Peace
Among those who wore the red pins were Billie Eilish, her brother Finneas, Mark Ruffalo, Ava DuVernay, Ramy Youssef, and Mahershala Ali. Their collective action was a powerful statement against the war which, in the past five months, had resulted in the loss of more than 30,000 lives.
"The pin symbolizes collective support for an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the release of all of the hostages and for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.”
- Artists4Ceasefire
The Oscars: A Platform for Advocacy
The Oscars, known for its celebration of cinematic excellence, served as a platform for these celebrities to voice their concern over the ongoing conflict.
Eilish, known for her unique musical style, wore the pin on her black Chanel blazer as she posed on the red carpet alongside her brother, Finneas O’Connell.
Eilish and O’Connell at the 2024 Oscars. Source: Getty Images
Ramy Youssef, a star in one of the most-nominated films “Poor Things,” wore his pin on the lapel of his black tuxedo jacket. He shared his sentiments with Variety, expressing his hope that the need for such symbols would be unnecessary.
“There’s a part of you that hopes it doesn’t have to get to pins. There’s a part of us that hoped we would already be at a cease-fire, and we’re not.”
- Ramy Youssef
The Hope for a Ceasefire
The red pin, a simple yet profound symbol, represented the collective hope of these celebrities and countless others for a ceasefire in the deadly conflict. As they walked the red carpet, they carried with them the hopes and aspirations of those affected by the war. For one night, the Oscars became a stage not just for cinematic achievements, but for a stand for peace and humanity.
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