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.

Australian actor Guy Pearce wore a 'Free Palestine' pin at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 2.Read More: Ramy Youssef to Release His 1st Animated Series This April 'The Brutalist' actor wore a pin feat

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony saw a number of political moments, from Adrien Brody's anti-war speech to No Other Land's victory, shedding a light on Palestinian opression

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

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.

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.

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Memento' star Guy Pearce dons a dapper tuxedo while striking a pose at the 2025 Academy Awards. Pearce made the appearance while representing the best picture nominee 'The Brutalist'.

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.