D.when the war with Russia broke out, Sean Penn he never lacked his support for the country led by Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor, having already met with the Ukrainian president when he was in Kiev to shoot a documentary about the war, he has now returned to visit him bringing with him a very special gift: thea statuette of the Oscar won during her film career.
Sean Penn and the Oscar given to Zelensky
It was the Ukrainian president himself who shared the new meeting with the Hollywood star via social media. It is the third time that the two have met. This, however, was a special meeting because the two did exchange a promise about winning the war, featuring one of the two Oscars won by Sean Penn. The actor, in factwon two statuettes: one in 2003 for the film Mystic River and the other in 2008 for Milk. It is not clear which of the two he gave to Zelensky.
A symbol of faith in victory
Sean Penn and Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa)
“Sean brought his Oscar statuette as a symbol of faith in our country’s victory. He will remain in Ukraine until the end of the warZelensky wrote on Instagram sharing the meeting with the actor and director. “It’s just symbolic nonsense, but if I know this is here with you, then I’ll feel better and stronger for the fighting,” said the Hollywood star as he presented the tribute to the first Ukrainian citizen.
Adding: «When you win, bring it back to Malibu“. Trust and hope in the victory of the war against Russia, therefore, but also a promise: after the victory of Ukraine, the Oscar will return to its rightful owner.
On the Walk of Brave
Zelensky also wanted to pay homage to the movie star with the 3rd degree Order of Merit for his support for Ukraine. Not only. The actor’s name was entered on the Walk of the Brave in Kiev, which honors leaders and representatives of other countries who have significantly supported Ukraine. After all, Sean Penn is one of the stars who has mostly sided in support of the country.
It is turning a documentary about the war that broke out in February and she was one of thousands of people forced to walk to Poland when Russian missiles started crashing into Ukrainian cities. Through her charity, Core, she has raised funds to support the country. Last April she even has considered taking up arms against Moscow. Five months later, the Kremlin banned him and actor Ben Stiller, equally critical of Putin’s actions, from entering Moscow.
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