Sean Penn got something maybe better than Oscar from Ukraine.
The CEO of Ukrainian Railways, Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, presented Sean with an “Oscar” they had made from a railcar destroyed by Russia.
When Pertsovskyi says it’s not a real Oscar, Penn responds with a hug. He says, “They’re all treasures.”
The whole scene encapsulates why Penn chose Ukraine over the Oscars. He’s sending a signal that world issues are bigger than the backslapping in Hollywood.
Message received.
Lovely.
Sean Penn opted for the trip to vs. Oscar ceremony at Dolby Theater where he was awarded his 3rd . We couldn't leave our great friend and loyal Ukrainian Raiwlays passenger without an award. So, I have presented Sean with our IronOscar on behalf of all of us! pic.twitter.com/OLyzOY4h7L
— Oleksandr Pertsovskyi (@Pertsovskyi_O) March 17, 2026
