Javier Bardem calls out celebs over silence on activism

Javier Bardem has recently called out Hollywood celebrities for being uncomfortable with activism.

The Spanish actor doesn’t shy away from making a political statement at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.

Javier reportedly wore a patch reading “no a la guerra” – which is “no to war” in Spanish.

Later on, while presenting the award for Best International Feature film, the Skyfall actor declared, “No to war and free Palestine.”

After presenting the award, he spoke to The Independent backstage at the 2026 Oscars and noted, “I think it's comfortable-ness.”

“I think they don't want to feel, themselves, uncomfortable. And that makes me uncomfortable; me and many others,” explained the 57-year-old.

Javier went on saying, “When I said ‘free Palestine’ in the room, in that theatre, the room broke [out] in a round of applause.”

Therefore, the F1 actor mentioned that there is support, there is a lot of people supporting it, but it's not loud enough.

Meanwhile, Javier pointed out that’s what he tried to “inspire”.

“Guys, it's OK. You can be part of the community of movie-making, and also be a citizen, and it's OK.' One thing should be OK with the other,” added the actor.