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Javier Bardem Sports Anti-War Pin, Says ‘Free Palestine’ at Oscars

On Sunday, actor Javier Bardem declared 'No to war and free Palestine' while presenting at the 98th Academy Awards, wearing a black button reading 'No a la guerra' and a pro-Palestine pin onstage.
Bardem has a record of activism, co-signing a letter last month condemning 'Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians' and making similar remarks at the Emmy Awards last year.
Amid national backlash over U.S. and Israeli strikes, Javier Bardem's remarks on Sunday came two weeks after the attacks that killed Iranian leaders.
Awards‑season protesters have worn political pins on red carpets and ceremonies, amplifying protest messages while the 'Be Good-ICE Out' campaign, endorsed by the ACLU and Working Families Power, honors those harmed by ICE.
Bardem's choice to wear protest pins and speak onstage does not shock observers who have followed his activism, amid debate over U.S. military action in Iran and his last month co‑signed letter condemning 'Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians'.

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