Celebrities Wear Lapel Pins to Make Political Statements at Oscars 2024

Published on March 11, 2024

Many prominent fixtures in Hollywood’s film, television, and music industries decided to make political statements during the 96th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. On Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, a slew of celebrities adorned their elaborate gowns and fitted suits with lapel pins as a show of support for various political causes—most notably including the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli-American film producer Avi Arad donned a yellow ribbon in solidarity with the more than 130 hostages that are still being held in Gaza following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7. The yellow ribbons, which were provided by the Israeli hostage advocacy organization “Bring Them Home” also made an appearance earlier this year, when various celebrities wore the yellow ribbons during the Golden Globes in January, such as actress J. Smith-Cameron and actor John Ortiz....

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