Golden Globes Stars Wear Yellow Ribbons in Support of Hamas Hostages

The gesture, organized by Israeli advocacy group Bring Them Home, sparks controversy over the use of the yellow ribbon symbol.

Hollywood stars at the 2024 Golden Globes, including J. Smith-Cameron and John Ortiz, wore yellow ribbons to show support for the hostages still being held by Hamas following the terrorist attack on Oct. 7.
The yellow ribbons were supplied by Bring Them Home, an Israeli hostage advocacy organization, and represent the 130 hostages of 30 different nationalities who have been held in captivity since the attack.
The use of yellow ribbons as a symbol of support dates back to the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, when Americans wore them in support of the 52 Americans held in captivity in Tehran for 444 days.
While many social media users praised the stars for their show of support, others criticized the move, arguing that the yellow ribbon has been associated with other causes, such as childhood cancer and the South Korean Sewol Ferry sinking.
Despite the controversy, the yellow ribbon campaign continues to gain traction, with more celebrities and public figures expected to join in the coming days.