Sean Penn alters Oscar loan story: Suggests melting down for bullets to target Russians.
Sean Penn Dramatically Changes Story on Oscar Loan to Ukraine: Wanted ‘Them’ Melted Down into Bullets to ‘Shoot Russians’
Left-wing actor Sean Penn is now dramatically embellishing his story about why he left his Oscar award statue in Ukraine — apparently to make it all sound like a much bigger deal than it was in the beginning.
Penn, a big supporter of Ukraine in its quest to beat back an invasion by Russian forces, brought one of his Oscar statuettes to Ukraine during a visit to the war-torn country and left it in the hands of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The “Milk” star has been crafting a documentary about Ukraine and its struggle with Russia. In November of 2022, he met with the Ukrainian leader, to whom he presented the Oscar. In Zelenskyy’s words, the award was a “symbol of faith in the victory of our country.”
Yet today, Penn seems to have rewritten the script about his little presentation in Ukraine. Now, he says he hoped the statue would be put to more bellicose and violent purposes.
In a new interview with Variety, Penn is now insisting that the 2022 Oscars ceremony where actor Will Smith torpedoed his career by mounting the stage and slapping presenter Chris Rock spurred him to give his Oscar statuette to Zelenskyy.
He also said that he hoped Zelenskyy would melt the statues down and make bullets to kill Russians.
Penn told Variety that after Zelenskyy was turned down by the Academy to speak during the event, and after the Oscar slap heard around the world, it all made him think of Ukraine’s fight for independence and gave him the idea to give away his Oscars.
“I thought, well, f***, you know? I’ll give them to Ukraine. They can be melted down to bullets they can shoot at the Russians,” Penn exclaimed.
One question immediately comes to mind, here. What “them” is Penn talking about? He only took one Oscar to Ukraine.
Also, this all-new description of the Oscar statuette incident is quite a bit different than the original reporting of why Penn gave up his Oscar back in 2022.
In a video of the encounter reported widely by the media last year, Penn said that sometimes “I feel like a traitor” when he leaves Ukraine, but added that the statue was a tangible expression of how he feels about Zelenskyy’s struggle.
But the video also shows that Penn did not mean for the Oscar to be a permanent gift to Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people.
“It’s just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here with you, then I’ll feel better and strong enough for the fights,” Penn said as he presented the statuette to Zelenskyy. “When you win, bring it back to Malibu. Because I feel much better knowing there’s a piece of me here,” Penn added.
After accepting the statue, Zelenskyy joked, “We have to win, quick.”
For his part, Zelenskyy also acknowledged that it was just a loan, not a permanent gift.
“This time our meeting was special,” Zelenskyy wrote in a social media post. “Sean brought his Oscar statuette as a symbol of faith in the victory of our country. It will be in Ukraine until the end of the war.”
Penn never reported just which one of his two Oscars he loaned to Ukraine’s leader. Regardless, it was clear that Penn meant it all to be a temporary loan in the hope that the Oscar award would act as a symbol of support.
The Hollywood star got an award in return, too. During his visit to Ukraine, Zelenskyy awarded Penn with the Ukrainian Order of Merit, an award given to citizens for outstanding achievements in economics, science, culture, military or political activism.
Ukrainian officials also embedded a plaque with Penn’s name on it at their “Walk of the Brave” park at Constitution Square in Kyiv.
Penn was touched by the plaque in the small park and told Zelenskyy that there were three places that held a dear place in his heart, “The place where my daughter was born, the place where my son was born and this. Thank you.”
It seems likely that Penn’s all-new memory about the Oscar award is his way of pumping up his status as a self-appointed diplomat to Ukraine and a way to get people talking about him as he prepares to release his little documentary about the Slavic country. The new recollection is all very convenient. But it absolutely conflicts with all the original reporting on the incident.
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What are the implications of Penn’s altered narrative on the understanding of the Ukrainian conflict and the search for peace
Title: Sean Penn’s Altered Narrative: From Symbolic Gesture to Provocation in Ukraine
Introduction:
Renowned left-wing actor Sean Penn has recently sparked controversy after dramatically changing the story surrounding his decision to leave his Oscar award in Ukraine. Once presented to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a symbol of faith in the country’s victory against Russian forces, Penn now claims that he hoped the statue would be melted down into bullets and used to shoot Russians. This shift in narrative raises questions about Penn’s motives and sheds light on the complexities of the Ukrainian conflict.
Penn’s Support for Ukraine:
As a vocal supporter of Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression, Penn has been actively involved in raising awareness about the ongoing conflict. In November 2022, he met with President Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine’s challenges and presented him with the Oscar award. At the time, Penn expressed his belief that the statue represented his solidarity with Ukraine’s fight for independence.
The Revised Narrative:
Penn’s recent interview with Variety magazine reveals a stark departure from his original intentions. He now claims that the incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he felt undermined by Will Smith’s actions, influenced his decision to give his Oscar to Zelenskyy. Penn alleges that he hoped the statue would be melted down to create bullets used against the Russian military.
What “Them” Is Penn Referring to?
This shift in Penn’s narrative raises a crucial question: who or what is he referring to as “them”? It is important to note that Penn only took one Oscar to Ukraine, making this mention of multiple statues perplexing. Thus, Penn’s newly expressed desire for the statues to be used in a bellicose manner raises concerns about his true motivations.
Inconsistencies in Accounts:
Penn’s altered narrative contradicts earlier reports of the incident. In widely covered media footage from last year, Penn referred to the Oscar as a “symbolic silly thing” and expressed his intention for it to be returned to him once Ukraine achieved success. Thus, the discrepancy between his original statements and the recent interview raises doubts about Penn’s sincerity and the accuracy of his claims.
Conclusion:
Sean Penn’s decision to change the story behind leaving his Oscar in Ukraine has generated significant controversy. By initially presenting the statue as a symbol of faith in the Ukrainian struggle and later suggesting it be melted down into bullets, Penn’s motivations and intentions are called into question. As Ukraine continues its battle against Russian aggression, it is crucial to focus on supporting peace and understanding the complexities of the conflict, rather than inflaming tensions or adopting divisive narratives.
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