In an Oscars ceremony that was extra politically charged than normal, it was actor Javier Bardem who delivered the true mic drop second of the evening. Javier accompanied Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra onto the stage to current the Best International Feature Film award and shared a message of solidarity for Palestine. Priyanka, who stood alongside him, nodded as he talked of peace in a time of battle.
Javier Bardem helps Palestine at 2026 Oscars
The 98th Academy Awards had been held on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Priyanka, wearing a white strapless Dior robe, was accompanied by Javier onto the stage in the direction of the tip of the night to current the award for Best International Feature Film. Javier, who wore a ‘No to War’ pin on his tuxedo, stated, “No to war and Free Palestine.” This was adopted by loud cheers from the attendees as Priyanka nodded alongside. The actors then offered the award, which went to the Norwegian movie Sentimental Value.
Earlier, Javier Bardem had made heads activate the crimson carpet earlier than the Oscars ceremony, arriving on the venue with an anti-war message. The Spanish actor received a pin in help of Palestinians and a patch that learn “No to war” (No a la guerra) as he posed on the crimson carpet.
Conan O’Brien talks of Middle East battle in opening monologue
Host Conan O’Brien opened the festivities by joking that he was honoured to be “the last human host” of the awards at a time when Hollywood is anxious about synthetic intelligence taking up jobs.
He additionally stated he hoped the present would provide a way of optimism. He famous that nominees hailed from 31 nations on six continents. “Let us celebrate not because we think all is well but because we work and hope for better,” Conan stated as he talked about ‘horrifying instances’.
The glitzy celebration, Hollywood’s most over-the-top gala of the 12 months, happened because the U.S. wages struggle on Iran. Security was tight in and across the ceremony. Organizers stated they had been working intently with the FBI and Los Angeles police after a federal warning of a potential Iranian risk in opposition to California, although authorities have cited no particular or credible hazard to the Academy Awards.
