"And I think Americans are all horrified. I think it's insane and hideous. And I think it's appalling. It's really difficult to be here and celebrating something so joyous and beautiful and positive when we know what's happening on the streets. Americans are out on the streets marching and demanding justice, and we're there with them. And if we can do anything with out platforms, we can speak out and demand that ICE get out."
"Of course we're at a horrific moment in our country, with the federal government attacking civilians in our own cities," Portman told the AP. "I'm so lucky to be here in a joyful, creative community celebrating a movie we're really proud of. But it's impossible to ignore what ICE is doing to our country, and I'm very inspired though by all of the"
Olivia Wilde attended the Sundance Film Festival with multiple films, including a role in "I Want Your Sex" and directing "The Invite." Hours after the killing of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent, Wilde walked the red carpet wearing a pin reading "ICE OUT" and expressed outrage, calling the killings horrifying, insane, hideous and appalling. She said celebratory events felt difficult amid marches demanding justice and urged use of platforms to demand ICE leave. Natalie Portman likewise condemned ICE, calling the moment horrific and saying it is impossible to ignore ICE actions while noting inspiration from protests.
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