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Politically charged awards season ends with some at Oscars advocating for peace in Gaza
Artists and advocacy groups used the Oscars platform to spotlight humanitarian concerns in Gaza and immigration, urging public awareness and pressure for policy change.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles featured increased political advocacy as attendees and presenters addressed global crises and social issues.
- Maremoto Executive Director Jess Morales Rocketto described the surge in celebrity activism as a "return to form," noting artists found their political voices more this cycle than in recent years.
- Actor Javier Bardem wore a patch reading "No a la Guerra" while presenting, and attendees representing The Voice of Hind Rajab wore red "Artists4Ceasefire" pins to draw attention to Gaza.
- Host Conan O'Brien noted the ceremony's resonance during "moments like these," while Pavel Talankin accepted the Best Documentary Feature Film Oscar for "Mr. Nobody Against Putin."
- Free Press utilized a mobile billboard circling the Dolby Theatre to protest the likely takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, challenging corporate consolidation in media.
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