Javier Bardem Calls for 'No to War and Free Palestine' at Oscars 2026 with Priyanka Chopra

At the 98th Academy Awards, Spanish actor Javier Bardem and actress Priyanka Chopra presented the Best International Feature Film award, with Bardem delivering a political message saying, "No to war and Free Palestine." Bardem wore pins symbolizing anti-war and Palestinian solidarity, echoing his long-standing activism dating back to the 2003 Iraq War. The ceremony featured several celebrities wearing pins advocating for peace, immigration reform, and ceasefire in Gaza. While Bardem's statement received applause, reactions to Chopra's response varied on social media. The event occurred amid heightened global tensions involving the Israel-Palestine conflict and US military actions in the Middle East.