Here’s Why Everyone Is Wearing Blue Ribbons on the Red Carpet

Ruth Negga, 2017 Oscars, Academy Awards
Ruth Negga, 2017 Oscars, Academy Awards

This year’s biggest Oscars accessory is a bit different than award show’s past. Sometimes all the stars are dripping in diamonds, sometimes the cool thing to do is bring your mom (yes, we’re talking to you Bradley Cooperand Leonardo DiCaprio).

But in 2017, things are taking a slightly more political turn.

It all started with Ruth Negga, who turned heads on the Oscars red carpet less for her dress (but what a spectacular dress it is), but more for her bright blue ribbon. The Loving star turned up rocking an ACLU pin, which represents the work of the American Civil Liberties Union—the organization most recently made headlines for its advocacy…