It looks like President Zelensky won't be rubbing shoulders with the stars at the Oscars on Sunday, as the academy reportedly rejected his request to appear at the ceremony.
that sources say WME power agent Mike Simpson asked the Academy to include President Zelensky, but was rejected.Volodymyr Zelensky offered a message of peace during a surprise appearance at the Golden Globes this year It’s not clear why Zelensky, whose career started in showbusiness, was reportedly snubbed from the ceremony this year – or last year – but one explanation could be that the Oscars might want to keep the ceremony focused on film and apart from politics.
It is not the first event to do so, as Toronto Film Festival denied a request for President Zelensky to appear via satellite in September. A spokesperson said at the time the festival ‘does not comment on discussions with dignitaries, government officials or international embassies.’ They added that TFF ‘stands in solidarity with Ukranians both here at home and abroad and is proud to showcase the depth and creativity of Ukrainian filmmakers at this year’s festival.’
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