Sean Penn Gets IronOscar in Ukraine After Skipping the Oscars
Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars to be in Ukraine, where he was announced the Best Supporting Actor winner for his role in One Battle After Another. In a symbolic twist, Ukrainian Railways presented him with an 'IronOscar' forged from train-car steel damaged by a Russian missile, as a token of gratitude; Zelensky praised Penn for standing with Ukraine, and Penn expressed gratitude for the gesture. Penn had also won BAFTA and other acting honors that year, while choosing not to attend those ceremonies as well.