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Hollywood made a powerful statement through style at the28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Tyler Perry,Michael Douglasand other attendees used their accessories to show support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion into the country.
Douglas, 77, wore a blue and yellow pocket square, representing the colors of the Ukrainian flag, as he walked the red carpet and posed for photos before the show.
Perry accessorized his custom green Isaia tuxedo with a blue and yellow ribbon.
His stylist Ilaria Urbinati shared apictureof the meaningful ribbon on Instagram ahead of the awards ceremony.
“SAG awardsprep #standwithukraine,” she wrote.
From LEFT: Jon Bernthal, Shari Belafonte, Tyler Perry, Lisa Ann Walter and Douglas Hodge show their support for Ukraine on the SAG Awards Red Carpet.Getty (5)
The Morning Show’s Shari Belafonte,Abbott Elementarystar Lisa Ann Walter andThe Great’s Douglas Hodge also wore ribbons in support of the country.
On the red carpet,Lady Gagatook a moment to reflect on thethe serious world events going on right now, tellingE!‘sLive from the Red Carpethost Laverne Cox: “And there’s so much going on the world and my heart really goes out to Ukraine. And I think tonight we should all really sit in the gratitude of this.”
During Sunday night’s ceremony, Leslie Odom Jr. addressed the ongoing conflict at the opening of show.
“While tonight is a celebration we are all at the same time holding a place in our hearts for the people of Ukraine and sending our thoughts, prayers, and hopes for impending peace,” he said alongside hisHamiltonco-stars Lin-Manuel Miranda and Daveed Diggs.
The situation in Ukraine continues to rapidly unfold.
Russiabegan its invasion of Ukraineearlier this week, according to the Ukraine government. The attack is still evolving, but explosions and airstrikes have been reported, with threats mounting against the capital, Kyiv, a city of 2.8 million people.
The invasion has resulted in the deaths of anumber of citizens, with at least 150,000 Ukrainians fleeing the country for safety, according to theAssociated Press.
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Putin insists Ukraine has historic ties to Russia and he is acting in the interest of so-called “peacekeeping.”
Earlier this week, PresidentJoe Bidensaid he stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during a speech condemning Putin’s actions.
source: people.com
