Guy Pearce made a silent show of solidarity with the Palestinian people during Sunday’s Oscars.
During his time on the red carpet, the “Brutalist” actor donned a pin of a white dove holding an olive branch with the phrase “Free Palestine” written on it.
Pearce has previously used fashion to make a political statement. In fact, his accessories caused a bit of controversy during last year’s Cannes Film Festival.
When Pearce sported a Palestinian flag on the lapel of his tuxedo, Vanity Fair France decided to photoshop the pin out of an image the outlet published online.
The “Memento” star criticized the choice in a statement to CNN, writing, “As the Palestinian people are already suffering great trauma and loss due to the vengeful regime of Netanyahu, it is most unfortunate that a reputable publication like VF attempts to eliminate support that I or anyone chooses to offer.”
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Pearce was not the only person who stood up for Palestinians during Sunday’s awards ceremony.
When “No Other Land,” a documentary about the occupation of the West Bank, won Best Documentary, Israeli co-director Yuval Abraham used his acceptance speech to condemn his country’s treatment of Palestinians.
While on stage, the filmmaker and journalist said, “There is a different path, a political solution. Without ethnic supremacy, with national rights for both of our people.”
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Outside of the awards, pro-Palestinian protesters shut down traffic while demonstrating not far from the entrance of Hollywood’s Dolby Theater.
The protest came amid Israel’s decision to halt aid to Gaza after a ceasefire in the region expired at midnight on Saturday.
