Sean Penn won the best supporting actor award at the Actor Awards 2026, putting him in line for the Oscar in two weeks. This victory comes after Penn had previously lost the Golden Globe, the Critics Choice Award, and most other awards. Despite not being present at the ceremony or the BAFTA Awards, Penn has been seen as the frontrunner for the Oscars. He beat out other Oscar nominees including Jacob Elordi and Benicio Del Toro. This is Penn's second Actor Award, following his lead-actor victory for "Meval", and he may also win a third for his role in "The Devil",