Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway companyNewsFeedActor Sean Penn was gifted an ‘Oscar’ made of damaged Ukrainian railway metal after he skipped the Academy Awards to visit war-torn Ukraine in a show of solidarity. Penn won the real Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film “One Battle After Another”.Published On 18 Mar 2026
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 04:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25571
NSR-2026-0318-25571News Report·EN·Human Interest
Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company
In March 2026, actor Sean Penn received a special "Oscar" from Ukraine's railway company. The award, crafted from damaged Ukrainian railway metal, was presented as a gesture of gratitude for Penn's support of Ukraine during the war.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 04:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, actor Sean Penn received a special "Oscar" from Ukraine's railway company. The award, crafted from damaged Ukrainian railway metal, was presented as a gesture of gratitude for Penn's support of Ukraine during the war. Penn had notably visited the war-torn country instead of attending the Academy Awards. The actor previously won a real Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film "One Battle After Another." The symbolic award highlights Penn's solidarity with Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
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Sean Penn won the real Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film “One Battle After Another”.
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Sean Penn skipped the Academy Awards to visit war-torn Ukraine.
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The 'Oscar' is made of damaged Ukrainian railway metal.
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Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company.
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