Sean Penn Says Oscars Should Be Cancelled If They Don’t Include Ukranian President Zelenskyy
hollywoodlife.comThough some in the entertainment world may feel that politics don’t belong on the silver screen (or in its cultural vicinity), Sean Penn, 61, couldn’t disagree more.
In a new interview with CNN’s Jeff Acosta, Sean tuned in from on the ground in Ukraine and discussed his thoughts about a rumored video appearance by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sharing: “There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than give him the opportunity to talk to us.” Sean was prompted to begin speaking about a Zelensky appearance after Jeff probed him on his thoughts on the possibility.
Sharing how valuable he felt it could be, Sean also emphasized that Zelenskyy himself has an understanding of film, having had his own successful career in the industry.
But ultimately, Sean revealed he’s under the impression “the decision has been made” not to have Zelenskyy appear, although he clarified he’s not certain whether or not that was a choice by the Academy or a decision by Zelenskyy himself.
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