Spanish actor Javier Bardem delivered one of the most overtly political moments at the 2026 Oscars when he declared “No to war, and Free Palestine” while presenting an award on stage alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Sunday evening.The Academy Award winner made the remark before announcing the nominees for Best International Feature Film during Sunday night’s ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, drawing loud applause from the audience.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Bardem had already signaled his stance earlier on the red carpet, where he wore a badge reading “No a la guerra” in Spanish, which means “No to war,” along with another pin expressing solidarity with Palestinians.The Spanish actor has previously spoken out on the issue.At last year’s Emmys, Bardem walked the red carpet wearing a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh and criticized what he described as silence from figures in the entertainment industry.Celebrities don