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Sean Penn says he avoids public gatherings over eight people due to anxiety and social discomfort.
He told Kaitlin Collins the avoidance isn’t about the Oscars alone, but social dynamics at events.
Penn opted to watch the Oscars from Ukraine, stating the experience was more comfortable apart from the event's stress.
The actor has scaled back award-show attendance for his mental health over this year’s Golden Globes and beyond.
Penn emphasizes selfies are harmful and compare the experience to a 'soul-sucker' for people involved.
He discussed Ukraine, calling for Western support amid the country’s siege by Russia.
Penn described his renewed interest in woodworking as part of his personal life.
The Tribeca Festival interview connected Penn’s stance to his long-running relationships with film figures like Robert De Niro.
Penn explained he supports Ukraine and has been active in drawing Western attention to its plight.
The interview situates Penn’s choices within personal health and mental health concerns rather than public spectacle.

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Sean Penn explains he skipped the Oscars to protect his mental health and timed his trip to Ukraine accordingly.
Penn said his absence was known to his One Battle colleagues and Warner Bros., and was understood as better for his mental health.
Penn traveled to Europe to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid his work related to Ukraine since 2022.
The Ukrainian railway Ukrzaliznytsia memorialized Penn with an Oscar made from the 'metal of a railway car damaged by russian shelling'.
Penn criticized selfies at awards shows, calling them a negative trend.
Penn watched the Oscars from Ukraine and later described feeling relief and rare enjoyment during the ceremony.
Penn has previously won two Oscars for Best Actor for Mystic River and Milk.
Penn said he had never attended the Oscars before this year’s experience and chose the Golden Globes instead.
Penn’s outreach included a long-standing presence in Ukraine since the 2022 invasion.
The piece notes Penn’s mental health framing as a key factor in his Oscar absence.

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Sean Penn explained his absence from the Oscars and discussed his Ukraine trip that coincided with the ceremony.
Penn said he watched the Oscars from Ukraine and found the telecast to last into the early morning.
Penn attributed changes in his public persona to mellowing with age and a shift away from chaotic behaviors.
The interview touched on Penn’s humanitarian work through CORE, formerly J/P HRO, aiding Ukraine and other regions.
Penn confirmed he attended Golden Globes previously and decided not to attend the Oscars due to social discomfort.
Penn described his Ukraine trip as timing to align with the Oscars telecast.
Collins moderated the Tribeca event, focusing on Penn's career and humanitarian work.
Penn touched on his early acting career and later shift to humanitarian work.
The piece notes Penn’s advocacy and financial backing for relief efforts in Haiti and beyond.

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