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Javier Bardem slams ‘toxic masculinity’ shown in his Cannes entry The Beloved, compares it to Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

Javier Bardem slams ‘toxic masculinity’ shown in his Cannes entry The Beloved, compares it to Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

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Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem denounced the aggressive masculinity at the heart of his new Cannes Film Festival competition entry The Beloved on Sunday, calling it a destructive force he hopes growing awareness can help end. Spanish actor Javier Bardem attends a press conference for the film El ser querido (The Beloved) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP) (AFP) Javier Bardem on The Beloved Bardem stars in director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s drama about a hard-driving director who casts his estranged daughter in his new movie, reopening grievances borne of anger and ego. The film is one of 22 competing for the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, which will be handed out on May 23. “The idea of this masculinity that is aggressive, that it has to be also showcasing his power over others, that’s something that resonates with me, because that’s the generation that I grew up with,” the 57-year-old Spanish actor told Reuters. “And it’s wrong. And the fact that …

Did Swara Bhasker take a dig at Priyanka Chopra over her Oscars moment with Javier Bardem? Swara clarifies

Did Swara Bhasker take a dig at Priyanka Chopra over her Oscars moment with Javier Bardem? Swara clarifies

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A social media post allegedly attributed to Swara Bhasker recently stirred controversy online, claiming she had criticised Priyanka Chopra over her reaction to Javier Bardem’s ‘Free Palestine’ remark at the Oscars 2026 stage. As the post gained traction, Swara has now stepped forward to shut down the claims, clarifying that the tweet in question is fake and was never posted by her. The fake tweet attributed to Swara Bhasker took a dig at Priyanka Chopra. Swara Bhasker reacts to fake tweet On Wednesday, Swara took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to set the record straight. She posted her tweet with an image of the post that was being circulated on social media, attributing her reaction to Priyanka’s outing at the recently held oscars 2026. Clarifying her stance, Swara shared, “So apparently, Sanghis have created this fake tweet & are circulating it to mock me. Ajeeb desperation hai. I’m capable of generating my own controversies guys, you don’t have to implant me in other people’s news.. I mean I know you guys are OBSESSED with …

‘Bollywood stars itne darpok hain’: Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra for not taking stand for Palestine at Oscars

‘Bollywood stars itne darpok hain’: Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra for not taking stand for Palestine at Oscars

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Actor Priyanka Chopra sparked mixed reactions on social media with her nodding response to Javier Bardem’s ‘Free Palestine’ remark on the Oscars 2026 stage. Now, political commentator Dhruv Rathee has criticised Priyanka for staying silent and neutral, calling it a position of privilege. Priyanka Chopra’s reaction to Javier Bardem’s statement has triggered mixed reactions across social media. Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra On Tuesday, the content creator and political commentator took to Instagram to post a video about Priyanka’s reaction at the Oscars 2026 stage. He posted the video with a caption which read, “Priyanka Chopra’s reaction at Oscars and Neutrality.” In the video, Dhruv said, “Iss video ko dekho.. Priyanka Chopra ki shakal yahan par dekhne layak thi… Aap mein se kuch log shayad pucho ke galat kya kiya unhone woh chup rahi waha par, neutral rahi, political nahi hona chahti thi… Lekin yeh hi toh dikat hai. Neutrality ki jo position hai woh ek position of privilege hai.” It translates to, “Watch this video… You have to see Priyanka Chopra’s expression here. …

Priyanka Chopra nods as Javier Bardem exclaims ‘Free Palestine’ on 2026 Oscars stage. Watch

Priyanka Chopra nods as Javier Bardem exclaims ‘Free Palestine’ on 2026 Oscars stage. Watch

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In an Oscars ceremony that was more politically charged than usual, it was actor Javier Bardem who delivered the true mic drop moment of the night. Javier accompanied Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra onto the stage to present the Best International Feature Film award and shared a message of solidarity for Palestine. Priyanka, who stood alongside him, nodded as he talked of peace in a time of conflict. Javier Bardem and Priyanka Chopra Jonas on stage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS) Javier Bardem supports Palestine at 2026 Oscars The 98th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Priyanka, dressed in a white strapless Dior gown, was accompanied by Javier onto the stage towards the end of the evening to present the award for Best International Feature Film. Javier, who wore a ‘No to War’ pin on his tuxedo, said, “No to war and Free Palestine.” This was followed by loud cheers from the …

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton Join 81 Artists Criticising Berlin Film Festival For ‘Silence’ Over Gaza | Hollywood News

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton Join 81 Artists Criticising Berlin Film Festival For ‘Silence’ Over Gaza | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 02:33 IST Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay join 81 artists condemning Berlin Film Festival for alleged silence on Gaza and suppression of political voices. Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton sign an open letter urging Berlinale to speak on Gaza. More than 80 current and former participants of the Berlin International Film Festival have signed an open letter criticizing the festival for what they describe as its “silence” regarding the conflict in Gaza and the “censoring” of artists who speak out. Among the signatories are actors Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Angeliki Papoulia, Saleh Bakri, Tatiana Maslany, Peter Mullan, and Tobias Menzies, along with directors Mike Leigh, Lukas Dhont, Nan Goldin, Miguel Gomes, Adam McKay, and Avi Mograbi. The letter urges film institutions to refuse “complicity in the terrible violence that continues to be waged against Palestinians,” calling for moral responsibility from the festival. It comes amid the 2026 Berlinale, where political issues have sparked debate after jury head Wim Wenders claimed in the opening press conference that “filmmaking was the …