Why didn't Sean Penn go to the Oscars? What we know

Sean Penn previously told Newsweek that he has social anxiety around award shows and it's "not comfortable" for him.

My Apologies To Sean Penn, But How Is Paul Mescal Not Attracting More Oscars Notice For Hamnet?

But where the heck is Paul Mescal? If I had to slot him in anywhere, I’d probably slot him into the space occupied by Sean Penn. (I promise this is really not intended to be a negative on the work the actor put into One Battle After Another, but I stand by my statement.)