Sean Penn Is Awarded (a Version of) His Oscar in Ukraine
The statuette, crafted from a railcar hit by Russian forces, symbolizes resilience and solidarity, highlighting Penn's support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
- Yesterday, Ukrainian Railways presented Sean Penn a symbolic Oscar made from metal of a war-damaged train carriage, as shown in a video posted by the rail group's CEO.
- During his Kyiv visit, Penn skipped the Oscars to meet Zelensky, having won for his role in One Battle After Another.
- The rail group posted on March 17, 2026, that Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, CEO of Ukrainian Railways, presented Sean Penn with a symbolic Oscar made from a war-damaged railcar.
- In a personal exchange, observers said the gesture sent a signal that world issues are bigger than Hollywood celebrations, with Pertsovskyi underscoring a symbolic message.
- The gesture attracted media attention because Penn's previous 2022 gift and recent visit helped amplify focus on Ukraine's resilience.
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Ukraine awards Sean Penn Oscar replica after skipping Academy Awards
Sean Penn wasn’t in Hollywood Sunday to receive his third Academy Award, but the “One Battle After Another” actor proudly accepted a replicated Oscars trophy in Ukraine, where he arrived on Monday.
Sean Penn Gifted Mock Oscar Made From Train Metal Damaged in Russia-Ukraine War: 'It's Not Golden, But It's Very Real'
While Sean Penn didn’t attend the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday — and wasn’t present to accept his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for “One Battle After Another” — Ukrainian officials stepped in to recognize the actor’s commitment to supporting them through its war with Russia by gifting him a mock Oscar crafted with steel from railways destroyed by Russian missiles. “We couldn’t leave our great friend and loyal Ukrainian Railways passenger without …
Senn Penn Receives Mock Oscar in Ukraine After Skipping Academy Awards; Actor’s Trophy Made of Train Metal ‘That Was Damaged by the Russians’ in a Missile Strike
Sean Penn skipped the Oscars to be in the Ukraine, where he was awarded a mock Academy Award statue made from war ruins.
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