Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai shares strong, powerful message at his red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmy Awards

Reservation Dogs star Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai made a powerful statement during his red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmys on September 15.

The 22-year-old actor appeared with a red handprint painted across his mouth, a poignant symbol of support for the many Indigenous women who have been murdered or are missing, drawing attention to this critical issue.

According to the Native Hope website, the red handprint serves as a symbol of solidarity for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It represents the unheard voices of missing sisters, the silence from media and law enforcement amid this crisis, and the long-standing oppression of Native women. The gesture also signifies the growing movement of Native women rising up with the message #NoMoreStolenSisters.

The FX comedy, which centers around four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma on a quest to reach the distant and elusive state of California, earned four Emmy nominations, including one for Outstanding Comedy.