Bill Maher 'Scoffs' When Asked About 'Be Good' Pin At Golden Globes

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher drew attention on Sunday for his blunt response after being asked about the small black-and-white "Be Good" and "ICE Out" pins worn by several stars at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The pins, seen on actors including Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, and others on the Beverly Hilton red carpet, were worn in tribute to Renée Nicole Good, the Minneapolis mother of three fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month. Celebrities mixed them with slogans like "Be Good" and "Ice Out" to both honor Good and denounce recent immigration enforcement tactics that have sparked nationwide outrage and protests. But when a reporter brought up the pins to Bill Maher, who was present at the event, his response was anything but deferential.

Bill Maher Shrugs Off Celebrities Wearing 'Be Good' Pins For Renée Nicole Good

The reporter asks, "Wanda Sykes also wearing a 'Be Good' pin for Renée Good… Do you feel that's effective or no?" to which Bill Maher hesitates, "scoffs," and responds, "Come on. We're just here for show business today. It was a terrible thing that happened, and it shouldn't have happened."

He continued, appearing to push back against the idea that wearing the pins was necessary. "If they didn't act like such thugs, it wouldn't have had to happen," he added. "But I don't need to wear a pin about it."

A clip of the interaction was shared on X by reporter Collin Rugg, who wrote, "Bill Maher scoffs after reporter asked him about the 'Be Good' pin celebrities were wearing at the Golden Globes for Renée Good."

X Erupts After Maher Scoffs At Golden Globes 'Be Good' Pins

Maher's comments lit up social media, where reactions ranged from support to criticism. "Just a bunch of theater kids doing theater kid things," one user wrote.

"None of them gives it two seconds of thought when they get home, nor do they care." Another chimed in, "Classic Bill Maher honesty."

Others expressed things like, "Liberal mindset is disturbing," "Maher's seen it all, man," and "Doesn't need to wear a pin but can't help but give his opinion on camera."

Mark Ruffalo Slams Donald Trump On Golden Globes Red Carpet

In contrast to Maher, Mark Ruffalo didn't shy away from explaining exactly what his message was about, and he took the moment to sharply criticize President Donald Trump in the process. "This is for Renée Nicole Good, who was murdered," Ruffalo told reporters. "We're in the middle of a war with Venezuela that we illegally invaded. He's telling the world that international law doesn't matter to him. The only thing that matters to him is his own morality, but the guy is a convicted felon, a convicted rapist. He's a pedophile. He's the worst human being."

He made it clear that the pin wasn't just in a symbolic fashion, but it was tied to his urgency about speaking out on issues he believes are affecting the nation. "If we're relying on this guy's morality for the most powerful country in the world, then we're all in a lot of trouble," Ruffalo added.

Wanda Sykes Takes Aim At Bill Maher On Golden Globes Stage

If Maher thought the red-carpet questions were uncomfortable, the night had more in store once the ceremony got underway. While presenting the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Wanda Sykes delivered a blistering monologue that spared no nominee, including Maher, who was competing against Brett Goldstein, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani, Ricky Gervais, and Sarah Silverman.

"There's some people pissed off that a queer Black woman is up here doing the job of two mediocre white guys," Sykes said, moments after praising Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser. "But first I want to give them some love," she continued.

Turning her attention squarely to Maher, Sykes delivered one of the night's most talked-about jabs. "Bill Maher, you give us so much," she said, referencing HBO's recent two-season renewal of Maher's show. "But I would love a little less."

The punchline landed hard as cameras cut to Maher's visibly unimpressed reaction. "Just try less," Sykes added.

Golden Globes Moment Comes As Bill Maher Admits He Fears For His Safety

The attention surrounding Bill Maher's Golden Globes comments comes just weeks after the comedian made a startling admission about his personal safety and why he's scaling back live performances.

As The Blast reported, Maher opened up about reassessing what it means to tour as a politically outspoken comedian in today's climate. "I don't want to be out there in this country, in this political atmosphere," Maher said, explaining why he's cautious about performing live. "It's a good time not to be out there."

Maher acknowledged that his concerns aren't tied to one political ideology, but rather the volatility across the spectrum. "I could get shot by the left or the right," he told guest Patton Oswalt, calling the current environment too unstable for a cross-country comedy tour.

As Maher himself has acknowledged, the line between comedy, politics, and personal risk has never felt thinner.