Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Sean Penn's Oscar Win: A Low-Key Victory

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Sean Penn wins third Oscar, skips ceremony; Kieran Culkin accepts on his behalf. 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/0feb9a5902b03167

This is Corey with Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Sean Penn just picked up his third Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor in the film, one battle after another. He skipped the ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, making him the only nominee in his category, not to show up. This marks a big night for the Tree of Lifestar, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Kieran Culkin, who won the same award last year for a real pain, stepped up to announce the win and accepted on Penn's behalf.

Penn edged out strong competition, including Jacob Allorty and Frankenstein, Stellan Scarsgird and Sinimental Value, Delroy Lindo in Senors and his. Owned co-star Benizio Del Toro. Fans and industry folks have noted Penn's low profile this award season. He won Best Supporting Actor at the SAG Awards earlier this month and at the Baftas in February, but stayed home for both. He did make it to the Golden Globes in January, though he lost there to Scarsgird. Looking back, Penn's earlier Oscars came for lead actor roles in Mystic River in 2004 and Milk in 2009.

He was also nominated for Dead Man Walking in 1995, Sweet and Lowdown in 1999, and I Am Sam in 2001. Those wins highlighted his range in drama and biopics. Lately, Penn has opened up about toning down his political comments. In a recent interview, he talked about listening more and picking battles wisely, moving away from always speaking out on high. issues. It's a shift for the outspoken actor as he adds another trophy to his shelf. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Your favorite podcast, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.