Sean Penn was not on hand at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for the 2026 Oscars on Sunday night when he became the fourth man to win three acting Oscars, taking best supporting actor for his villainous turn in One Battle After Another.
Penn, who has twice won the Academy Award for best actor, has not given any statement regarding his absence from Hollywood’s big night. The New York Times, citing two sources close to the actor, reported that Penn was in Ukraine on Sunday; it is unclear why he traveled to the war-torn country.
The Hollywood Reporter did not immediately hear back from Penn’s rep on Sunday night.
Kieran Culkin, who won the best supporting actor award at last year’s Oscars for A Real Pain, was on hand to present in the category. He accepted the award for Penn.
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