Mark Ruffalo is a four-time Oscar nominee, activist, advocate, and supporter of Artists4Ceasfire. He was nominated in 2024 for his critically-acclaimed supporting role in the film Poor Things opposite best actress winner Emma Stone. With less than 30 minutes to go until show time, he was rushing by foot on Highland Avenue towards the Oscars four blocks away. Between him and the red carpet was a Palestinian protest calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The march had successfully disrupted the Oscars as the LAPD blocked streets forcing Oscar attendees to abandon their cars in an effort to make the show on time.