Oscars 2026: Javier Bardem’s pro-Palestine statement sparks attention, Priyanka Chopra reacts

A video circulating on social media shows Bardem criticizing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

LOS ANGELES: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-March 17^th, 2026) The 2026 Oscars ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15, in Los Angeles, saw Spanish actor Javier Bardem draw global attention after raising a pro-Palestine slogan during the event.

A video circulating on social media shows Bardem criticizing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling out what he described as an illegal war started on false pretenses to topple a government after 23 years.

Bardem’s remarks focused on advocating for Palestinian rights, and his bold statement quickly went viral across social media platforms.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who was standing alongside Bardem on the stage, appeared visibly surprised by his comments. Videos show that Chopra seemed unaware of what Bardem would say and maintained a restrained, forced smile while he spoke.

The video of Chopra’s reaction sparked criticism on social media, with fans worldwide scrutinizing her response, while Bardem received widespread praise for speaking out.

Several tweets highlighted that Priyanka Chopra has been working with UNICEF since 2006 and became a Global Goodwill Ambassador in 2016, underscoring her longstanding humanitarian engagement.