Ellen DeGeneres Shares Thoughtful Message on Renee Good and Minneapolis

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NEED TO KNOW

• Ellen DeGeneres commented on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in a new Instagram post on January 18.
• DeGeneres expressed her support for the citizens of Minneapolis, calling it “the happiest city in America.”
• Renee Nicole Good was shot in the head by an ICE agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, on January 7.

Ellen DeGeneres made a significant public statement regarding the recent killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 18. This marks one of the rare occasions where DeGeneres addressed a political issue on her platform.

The 67-year-old television host shared two posts on Instagram concerning Good’s death. One included an extended video message directed to Minneapolis, while the other featured a photograph of Good.

In her video, DeGeneres expressed her condolences for the turmoil currently affecting Minneapolis, stating, “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.” She was referencing her Netflix special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval.

DeGeneres continued by acknowledging the city’s reputation, saying, “I shot it there because they say it’s the happiest city in America. And I found that to be true.” She added, “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.”

She concluded her video by sending love to all involved.

DeGeneres’ subsequent post showcased a photo of Good and included a repost of a message by author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. In her response, DeGeneres conveyed her sadness and anger, stating, “I’m so sad, and so angry, and so worried,” while sharing an excerpt from a letter written by Good’s wife, Becca Good.

Williamson prefaced Becca’s letter, noting its spiritual significance within the political realm. “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,” she wrote. Becca’s poignant letter described Renee as embodying kindness, stating, “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.” She further elaborated on Renee’s spirit, saying, “Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled.”

Renee Nicole Good was tragically shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis as she drove with her dog and wife shortly after dropping her six-year-old off at school. She suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at a local hospital at the age of 37.

Ellen DeGeneres.

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Eyewitness accounts and video footage have surfaced, depicting the moments leading up to Good’s fatal shooting. The footage, shared on January 9 by Alpha News, appears to capture the exchange between Good and the ICE agent, later identified as Jonathan Ross. The video shows Good inside her SUV, which was parked on the street, as the individual recording it circled the vehicle.

Good can be heard addressing the individual filming, saying, “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Becca, who was also present, recorded the encounter on her phone and remarked, “And just so you know, it will be the same plate when you come talk to us later. That’s fine.”

As tensions escalated, a voice can be heard demanding, “Get out of the car.” Following this, as Becca reached for the passenger door, Renee attempted to drive away with Becca urging her, “Drive, baby, drive — drive!” Multiple gunshots rang out just moments later, leading to a chaotic scene.

Subsequent videos show Ross, masked, firing shots into Good’s vehicle before it crashed.

Since Good’s death, federal agents have continued their operations in Minnesota. On January 19, DeGeneres expressed her support for those protesting against federal actions by sharing a video with the caption, “Hold on.”