Sean Penn expressed his frustration over Will Smith not facing consequences for assaulting Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. Penn, who himself had been imprisoned for a similar incident, criticized Smith in an interview with Variety magazine. He questioned why Smith was applauded for his actions while Penn had gone to jail for a similar offense.
In his interview, Penn acknowledged that he had only met Smith once but praised his performance in ‘King Richard’. However, he expressed his disappointment and anger over Smith’s behavior at the Oscars.
Penn also criticized the Oscars producers for refusing to let the president of Ukraine speak at the event, especially considering the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia. He believed that Smith’s presence at the Oscars was a poor substitute for a more significant speaker.
In a rather extreme statement, Penn even considered melting down his Oscars trophies to make bullets for Ukraine to use in its war against Russia. This was a reflection of his frustration and desire to support Ukraine in its conflict.
Additionally, the article mentioned Penn’s previous altercations, including a 1987 incident for which he had been sentenced to jail time. It also highlighted Will Smith’s apology to Chris Rock and his subsequent ban from attending Oscar events for ten years. The producer of the 2022 Oscars revealed that the police were willing to arrest Smith if Rock had pressed charges.