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Sean Penn Sparks Controversy Smoking at Golden Globes

1/13/2026

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Sean Penn, actor, smoked during the Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026.
The venue is a non-smoking hotel, prompting controversy over the act.
Photos on social media show Penn smoking beside co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson.
Despite the backlash, Penn's film One Battle After Another won multiple awards, including Best Picture.

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Sean Penn, actor, smoked during the Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026.
The venue is a non-smoking hotel, prompting controversy over the act.
Photos on social media show Penn smoking beside co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson.
Despite the backlash, Penn's film One Battle After Another won multiple awards, including Best Picture.