A powerful moment took place at the 98th Academy Awards when Priyanka Chopra appeared on stage with Spanish actor Javier Bardem as he called for peace with a “No to war & free Palestine” message.

The moment quickly gained attention online and became one of the most discussed highlights of the ceremony.

The two stars entered the stage simultaneously to give the Best International Feature Film award.

Prior to the announcement of the winner, Bardem made a short speech calling upon peace and stating, “No to war,” while also expressing support for Palestine. Chopra was next to him and recognized the message and it was met with clap of the audience.

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The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre and brought together leading figures from the global film industry. The moment featuring Priyanka Chopra and Javier Bardem quickly went viral on social media, with many viewers praising the actors for using the Oscars stage to highlight global issues.