Javier Bardem is slammed for using Oscars to attack Israel: ‘Why was he even on the stage?’

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Javier Bardem is slammed for using Oscars to attack Israel: ‘Why was he even on the stage?’
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while wearing a “No a la Guerra” pin — a symbol he previously wore to oppose the U.S.’s “illegal war” against Iraq.“It’s no secret that Javier Bardem has spent years vilifying Israel on the world stage,” one user wrote on X.

Bardem spoke on stage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026.Trump reveals GOP rep's 'terminal diagnosis' — which wasn't made public“Did he have a new film that earned him a spot on the Academy Award stage tonight? No. The Oscars chose him anyway, during an era that can only be described as open hunting season on Jews worldwide,” Samantha Ettus noted., directed by Joseph Kosinski — was up for awards. The film, an Apple Original starring Brad Pitt, received four nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, winning Best Sound. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Editing, and Best Visual Effects, marking a major showing for the racing film.Some viewers were also frustrated that the ceremony had become political, with many attendees wearing “Artists for Ceasefire” and “ICE Out” pins. “I can no longer bear to watch the Academy Awards, which used to be an event of interest; now I know it will be an anti-Israel fest,” one frustrated fan on X wrote. “Who would dare to buck the trend of supporting Palestine, Hezbollah, Hamas & the Iranian regime, among the lustrous celebs at the Dolby Theatre?”Bardem said the pin was the same “No a la Guerra” badge he wore in 2003, linking his past anti-war activism to current events. In September 2025, he also used the Primetime Emmy Awards to spotlight the situation in Gaza, CNN reported. In February 2026, he joined more than 80 others in signing an open letter urging the Berlin International Film Festival to condemn Israel’s actions. Critics said Bardem was not the only one to blame, but also the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself. “Bardem’s record is ugly, but the most reprehensible actor here is @TheAcademy itself, which decided that this is the moment to hand him a microphone and a global platform,” Ettus said. “@TheAcademy handed him the platform, knowing full well he would use it to amplify his message of Jew hatred,” another user said.Trump briefed that Iran’s new supreme leader is probably gay — and president has priceless reactionMegan Fox parties post-Oscars in laced-up lingerie lookCharles GasparinoBardem spoke on stage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026.Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Madison' On Paramount+, Where Michelle Pfeiffer Is A New York Woman Who Goes To Montana To Deal With Her Grief After A Tragedy

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