Sean Penn hates selfies and will not, under any circumstances, go to a public gathering with more than eight people - which is why he was noticeably absent from the recent 98th Academy Awards, where he won Best Supporting Actor (his third Oscar).

The Academy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and author's chat with the CNN anchor touched on Ukrainian resilience, his hatred of selfies, and discomfort in groups of more than eight people.

Regina Hall jokes that Sean Penn was "desperate" to win his Oscar this year, amid his absence from the show and complete lack of campaign

Another factor behind his decision involves fan interactions. Penn strongly criticised celebrity selfies, arguing that they negatively affect both public figures and fans. “People should not do selfies ever with anyone. It’s bad for you, it’s bad for everyone. It’s a soul-sucker,” he said during the discussion.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in contemporary acting, and he has added another Oscar to the list. On Sunday, Penn won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ...