Why Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars despite winning best supporting actor

Why Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars despite winning best supporting actor

Sean Penn won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Academy Awards, but he wasn’t there to accept it. Reports say the actor had traveled to Europe and planned to visit Ukraine instead of attending Hollywood’s biggest night. His absence comes after years of activism and support for the country during its war with Russia. Watch the full video for the details behind Penn’s absence, his Oscar win, and his ongoing connection to Ukraine.

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