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

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Sean Penn, despite winning an Oscar, chose to skip the ceremony. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Penns unwavering support, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Penns documentary on Zelenskyys leadership. Penns planned Ukraine visit around the Oscars and his past gesture of loaning Zelenskyy an Oscar statue further underscore their bond. 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/1a51a9bf3520b225

Today is March 16th. Here's what's trending in entertainment. Sean Penn picked up the Oscar for Best Actor in a supporting role for his work in one battle after another, but he skipped the 98th Academy, award ceremony entirely. The next day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted online to thank Penn for his strong support, calling him a true friend who is backed, Ukraine from the start of the full-scale war with Russia. Zelensky shared a photo of the two together and noted Penn's recent trip to the country, highlighting how their bond goes back years through shared. Efforts.

Penn and his co-director released a documentary called Superpower Last Year, which traced Zelensky's path to leadership during the conflict. Reports say Penn planned another Ukraine visit right around the Oscars time, adding to his history of gestures like Loaning Zelensky one of his past, Oscar statues back in 2022. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. No need to switch positions.

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