
Sean Penn has added a third Oscar to his list of achievements. He has won an award in the Best Supporting Actor Category for his role in One Battle After Another at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 (ET). Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another featured Sean as the corrupt military officer, Col. Steven J. Lockjaw.
While Sean was absent from the event, Kieran Culkin, who also announced the win, accepted the award on behalf of the actor. However, Kieran’s unscripted joke regarding Penn’s absence also grabbed a lot of attention on social media. Keep reading to know more!
Kieran Culkin seemingly pokes fun at Sean Penn on stage

