The actor's dove-shaped lapel pin is part of a series of statements he's been making since early 2024, expressing his support of Gazans impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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The Brutalist actor Guy Pearce has been showing his unwavering support for Palestine during red carpet events and awards shows

Pearce said he has an acceptance speech he has "thought about for the last three months now – haven't used it once!"

Guy Pearce made a bold statement at the 2025 Oscars, wearing a Free Palestine pin while arriving as a Best Supporting Actor nominee for The Brutalist.

In an era of Hollywood stars being scrupulously careful about what they say, Guy Pearce is refreshingly direct.

Meanwhile, New York Post highlighted another political moment at the Oscars when actress Daryl Hannah, while presenting the Best Film Editing award, declared, “Slava Ukraini!”—a salute meaning “Glory to Ukraine.” Her statement was seen as a direct show of support for Ukraine in its ongoing war.

Oscars saw Hollywood's biggest stars walking the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the night saw Guy Pearce, The Brutalist star and Best Supporting Actor nominee, wear a dove-shaped Free Palestine pin—marking the first protest pin of the evening.

He said 'I can't help but think about people who are less privileged whether they are people with disabilities or whether they are people under occupation, people who struggle with climate change'