Celebrities seen wearing red pins at Oscars 2024 red carpet. Here's why

Celebrities including singer Billie Eilish and actor Mark Ruffalo, among others, were seen wearing red pins at the Oscars 2024 to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Shubhi Mishra

March 11, 2024 / 08:25 IST

Billie Eilish and Mark Ruffalo were seen wearing red pins at the Oscars 2024 red carpet. (Image: AFP)

A number of celebrities were seen wearing red pins while attending the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Singer Billie Eilish, actor Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youseff, among others, were seen wearing the red pin featuring an outstretched hand with a heart on it to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, more than 400 members of the entertainment industry signed a letter written to President Joe Biden by Artists4Ceasefire and some celebrities showed their support by donning the red pins at the 96th edition of the prestigious Academy Awards.

Billie Eilish, who won an Oscar for her song "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" was seen wearing the red pin. "Poor Things" actors Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youseff also sported the red pins to show their support for the ceasefire. British actor Riz Ahmed sported the symbol calling an end to the war in Gaza.

“We come together as artists and advocates, but most importantly as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine,” the letter to President Biden, posted on the Artists4Ceasefire's website read. “We ask that, as President of the United States, you and the US Congress call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost."

The red enamel lapel pins is being worn by stars since the beginning of the awards season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Annie Lennox and Phoebe Bridgers wore the pin at the Grammys held in February while Joe Alwyn and Dua Lipa wore the pin at the pre-parties ahead of the BAFTAs.