Sean Penn Reveals Why He Never Takes Selfies With Fans

Hollywood star Sean Penn has revealed his strong aversion to taking selfies with fans, describing the practice as 'soul-sucking.' The actor, who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, maintains a career that continues to thrive, recently appearing in films like 'One Battle After Another.' However, those hoping for a quick photo with the veteran actor are likely to be disappointed.

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People should never take selfies with anyone. It's bad for you, it's bad for everyone. It's soul-sucking.

Penn's discomfort extends beyond selfies; he also dislikes large gatherings, a challenge for someone in his profession. While he has attended events like the Golden Globe Awards, he opted to skip this year's Oscars ceremony. He explained his preference for smaller groups, stating, "I have now decided, for the rest of my life, I will not go anywhere where there is a predetermined group of more than eight people," calling such events 'anxiety triggers.'

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Even if it's a grandmother who survived the Holocaust and her six-year-old paraplegic grandson who rolled up to me in a wheelchair? The answer is still a definitive no.

His stance on public interaction contrasts with his well-documented activism. In 2022, Penn famously gifted his Oscar statuette to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it a 'symbolic, somewhat meaningless thing' and urging Zelenskyy to return it 'when he wins the war.' This year, while in Ukraine, Penn missed the Academy Awards ceremony and was later honored with a special award in the country, crafted from war-damaged railway materials.

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I have now decided, for the rest of my life, I will not go anywhere where there is a predetermined group of more than eight people.