'Toxic' males Trump, Putin, Netanyahu to blame for wars, says star Bardem
Bardem said toxic masculinity drives war and said he is getting more work despite criticism over his pro-Palestinian views.
- On Sunday at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Spanish actor Javier Bardem criticized the "toxic masculinity" of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu, linking their behavior to global conflicts and wars.
- Starring as an overbearing director in Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'The Beloved,' which premiered Saturday, Bardem plays a character struggling with deep flaws rooted in machismo, reflecting his upbringing in Spain where violence against women persists.
- Speaking to AFP on Saturday, Bardem said he is "getting more work than ever" despite his public campaigning against Israel's war in Gaza, attributing this to "the narrative changing" around the conflict.
- Addressing democracy concerns, Bardem warned of an "increasing monopoly in the world of information," expressing concern that populist messages from corporate mergers could negatively impact younger generations' ability to think critically.
- Since the 2023 Hamas attack, the Israeli campaign in Gaza has killed more than 72,000 people according to the Hamas-run health ministry; Bardem described this as a "genocide" that is "still being committed," arguing silence equals complicity.
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Javier Bardem blasts Trump, Netanyahu, Putin at Cannes over 'f--ing male toxic behavior'
Award-winning actor Javier Bardem on Sunday blasted President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin over what he described as "f---ing male toxic behavior." Bardem was in Cannes, France, for the debut of the psychological drama "The Beloved" when he told reporters about the movie's focus on the impact of toxic...
While many Hollywood figures opt for caution, Javier Bardem does not hesitate to be direct when consulted on political or cultural issues. In the past he came out in defense of Woody Allen and, during the most recent Oscar Awards ceremony, launched a forceful ‘Free Palestine!’ before presenting the award for best international film. Now, since the Cannes Festival 2026, where he presents The Beloved, the Spanish actor again positioned himself on …
Spanish actor Javier Bardem (57) strongly criticized world leaders Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu at the Cannes Film Festival. “They are three men who say to each other: ‘My dick is bigger than yours, so I’m going to bomb the whole place flat’,” he said during a press conference. “It is fucking toxic male behavior that causes thousands of deaths. We really need to talk about this.”
With drastic words, Spanish actor Javier Bardem denounces toxic masculinity.As prominent examples, he mentions Trump, Putin, Netanyahu – and his home country.With drastic words, Spanish actor Javier Bardem denounces toxic masculinity.As prominent examples, he mentions Trump, Putin, Netanyahu – and his home country.
Video. Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour'
Video. Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.
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