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How much does Sean Penn hate selfies? Enough to invoke the Holocaust
In his own unique words, the One Battle After Another actor made it clear there is no one he won’t reject for a fan photo – and revealed the real reason he skipped the Oscars
TL;DR
- Sean Penn skipped the Oscars ceremony due to his discomfort with crowds and a strong aversion to selfies.
- He described selfies as harmful to both the individual and society, calling them a "soul-sucker."
- Penn's hatred for selfies is extreme, to the point where he would refuse a request from a Holocaust survivor with a disabled relative.
- This stance places him among other celebrities who have expressed reservations about taking selfies with fans for various reasons.