- - Ellen DeGeneres Makes Rare Political Statement with Message About Renee Good and Minneapolis

Madison E. GoldbergJanuary 20, 2026 at 4:12 AM

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Ellen DeGeneres commented on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in a new Instagram post on Sunday, Jan. 18

DeGeneres sent her support to the citizens of Minneapolis, calling it "the happiest city in America"

Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot in the head by an ICE agent identified as Jonathan Ross on Jan. 7

Ellen DeGeneres made a rare public political statement on Sunday, Jan. 18, by posting about the fatal Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

DeGeneres, 67, shared two Instagram posts regarding Good's death on Sunday. One was a lengthy video message to Minneapolis, and the other featured a picture of Good.

"Hey everybody, I just wanted to say, I am so sorry for what is happening in Minneapolis and our country, really, but specifically Minneapolis right now because that's where I shot my last stand-up special and everybody there couldn't have been more lovely," DeGeneres began in her video post, referring to her 2024 Netflix special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval.

"I shot it there because they say it's the happiest city in America. And I found that to be true," DeGeneres continued. "So my thoughts and my prayers are going out to everyone, and I'm proud of everyone who's protesting peacefully, and I am sorry for anyone who has been hurt just for protesting, for doing what you should be doing."

"Anyway, I am just sending love," she concluded the video.

DeGeneres' other post featured a photo of Good and was a repost of an original caption by author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. "I’m so sad, and so angry, and so worried," DeGeneres added to Williamson's caption, which included an excerpt of a letter written by Good's wife, Becca Good.

"If anyone wonders about the role of spirituality in politics, this is it. It’s not just a letter, it’s a reminder. We honor both Renee and Becca by taking these words into our hearts and trying to live them day by day," Williamson prefaced Becca's letter, which was previously published by Minnesota Public Radio on Jan. 9.“If you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind. In fact, kindness radiated out of her," Becca's letter began.

Becca's letter continued, "Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn’t wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine."

Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 while she was driving in the car with her wife and dog, shortly after she dropped her six-year-old off at school. She died from a gunshot wound to the head, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Good was 37.

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Video footage appears to capture the moments before Good was fatally shot. Shared on Jan. 9 by Alpha News and described by the organization as being from the agent’s perspective, the video shows the confrontation between Good and the officer, who was later identified as Jonathan Ross. The clip shows Good behind the wheel of her SUV, which is parked perpendicular to the roadway, as the person taking the video circles the vehicle.

“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you," Good is heard telling the person behind the camera. Becca records the scene on her phone and addresses the same person outside of the car. "And just so you know, it will be the same plate when you come talk to us later. That's fine," Becca says.

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She adds, “You want to come at us? Go get yourself some lunch, big boy.”

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Moments later, a voice yells, “Get out of the car. Get out of the car. Get out of the f---ing car."

As Becca reaches for the passenger door, Renee is seen reversing the car and then turning the wheel as she drives forward, in the direction of the roadway, with Becca saying, "Drive, baby, drive — drive!"

At that point, apparent multiple gunshots can be heard. After that, a voice says, “F---ing bitch.” It's unclear who said that and to whom that comment was directed.

Separate bystander videos of the shooting showed Ross, who was masked, firing multiple shots into Renee's vehicle, including from the driver's side front window, which then crashed.

Since Good's death, federal agents have continued raids in Minnesota. On Monday, Jan. 19, DeGeneres showed support for protesters of federal activity by sharing a video with the caption, "Hold on."

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