American actor Sean Penn won his award on Sunday. third Oscar, in the category of best supporting actor for his performance in the film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The award was presented at the 98rd Academy Awardsorganized in Los Angeles by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
With this new trophy, Sean Penn joins a very select group of actors who have won three acting Oscarsalongside major figures in international cinema.
A notable absence during the ceremony
Despite this significant victory in his career, Sean Penn was not present at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood when his name was announced. The actor was conspicuously absent from the award ceremony. On stage, actor Kieran Culkin accepted the statuette on his behalf. Sean Penn's absence quickly raised questions among those observing the ceremony.
Sean Penn in Kyiv to support Ukraine
At the very moment his third Oscar was announced in Hollywood, Sean Penn was at Kiev, the Ukrainian capital. The actor traveled there to "Supporting Ukraine"Sean Penn was scheduled to meet with the Ukrainian president. Volodymyr Zelensky during his trip to the country.
A long-standing commitment to Ukraine
Sean Penn's presence in Ukraine is not new. Since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, the actor and director has traveled to the country several times to document the situation on the ground. During his previous visits, Penn also worked on a documentary project about the war and President Volodymyr Zelensky. He even received an official Ukrainian award for his commitment to and support of the country.
