Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Sean Penn Skips Oscars, Heads to Ukraine

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Sean Penn, winner of the 2026 Best Supporting Actor Oscar for One Battle After Another, skipped the ceremony to reportedly visit Ukraine, joining an elite group of three-time Oscar winners. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1486a7ec7ec8a9dd

Entertainment Stories Making News on March 16th. Sean Penn made history at the 26 Oscars by winning best supporting actor for his role in one battle after another. This marks his third Academy Award overall. But he skipped Hollywood's Big Night, reportedly heading to Ukraine instead. Sources told the New York Times that Penn flew to Europe last week with plans to visit the war-torn country. They didn't share exact details on his itinerary or location there. His schedule might have even changed by Showtime. Karen Culkin, last year's winner, presented the award and quip that Penn either couldn't make it or chose not to.

The win puts Penn in a league company with stars like Merrill Streep and Jack Nicholson, all with three Oscars. He beat out tough competition, including Stellinskarsguard, Venicio del Toro, Delroy Lindo, and Jacob Allorty. Earlier this month, Penn also took home the Screen Actors Guild Award and Abafta, skipping those ceremonies. too. His representative hasn't commented yet on the Ukraine trip or absence. For now, fans are buzzing about his bold choice amid the Oscar glow. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening. SOLI. Solie Pillow.com.