Overview
- Bardem made the statement while presenting Best International Feature with Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Dolby Theatre.
- He wore a “No a la guerra” badge he said he first used in 2003, along with a pro‑Palestinian symbol on his tuxedo.
- In red‑carpet interviews, he blamed President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what he called an illegal war tied to strikes involving Iran.
- The line drew applause in the room and spread widely online, followed by criticism from commentators who described his stance as anti‑Israel and questioned the Academy’s platform.
- Chopra Jonas’ silent nod beside him became a separate viral focus, as the broadcast featured multiple political pins that highlighted the ceremony’s activist tone.