On Oscars Carpet, Red Pins Worn to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

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The singer Billie Eilish and the actor Mark Ruffalo were among the attendees of the Academy Awards on Sunday night who wore red pins calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, a notable exception to an awards season in which many Hollywood stars have been reluctant to draw attention to the conflict.

The pins were provided by Artists4Ceasefire, a group of celebrities and members of the entertainment industry who signed an open letter urging President Biden to call for a cease-fire. The nearly 400 signatories include Bradley Cooper and America Ferrera, who are both Oscar nominees this year, as well as Cate Blanchett, Drake and Jennifer Lopez.

“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 said in a news release. “Compassion must prevail,” the release continued.

A handful of entertainers wore the pins on Sunday, including the director Ava DuVernay, the actor Mahershala Ali, the comedian Ramy Youssef and the model and actor Quannah Chasinghorse. Ms. Eilish and Mr. Ruffalo were nominated for televised awards, so their pins were clearly visible during the broadcast.

Each Artists4Ceasefire pin resembles a glossy red quarter, with an image of a hand surrounding a small black heart.