Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips Academy Awards ceremony to visit Zelensky in Kyiv

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 16, 2026 at 06:32 PM

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Actor Sean Penn, who won an Oscar on Sunday, skipped the Academy Awards ceremony to visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday. Penn, a vocal supporter of Ukraine, has visited the country multiple times and co-directed a 2023 documentary about Zelensky. A reporter saw Penn in central Kyiv, confirming his presence in the war-torn country. A Ukrainian official stated that Penn's visit was personal, reflecting his desire to support Ukraine. Zelensky acknowledged Penn's support on social media, posting a picture of the two in the president's office.

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