How to celebrity when the world is falling apart? Speak up on stage at the GRAMMYs, of course! Check out all the celebs who used their platforms at the 2026 Awards to highlight ICE’s brutal actions against immigrants, as well as the rights of children and the importance of supporting women. (Plus, here’s a full list of the winners and nominees.)
“Hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. We need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love.” – Bad Bunny, while accepting his award for Best Album.
“Immigrants built this country, literally. So, this is for them, for all children of immigrants… Thank you for bringing your culture, your music, your stories, and your traditions here. You give America colour.“ – Shaboozey
“No one is illegal on stolen land. We just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices do matter.” – Billie Eilish
“I hope everybody is inspired to join together as a community of artists and speak out against what’s going on.” – Kehlani
“I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant… I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. We’re nothing without each other.” – Olivia Dean
“We are failing our children. Any time we vote against feeding, protecting, clothing, educating our kids, we are condemning our collective future.” – Fyütch
“I urge you (women) to always listen to yourself and always fight for your ideas… Make sure that you are heard loudly.” – Lady Gaga
(Feature Image Credits: Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
