Sean Penn received a nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at The Oscars, but he did not show up to the ceremony on Sunday, March 15. His decision to skip the event did not come as much of a surprise, as Penn previously did not attend the Actor Awards and BAFTA Awards, despite winning for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at both telecasts.

A supposed celebration of Hollywood glitz and glamour amounted to little more than excruciating cameos and tepid jokes