Hollywood stars show support for Ukraine on the Oscars carpet

On March 28, 2022, 6:41 AM

Several celebrities have walked the Oscars’ red carpet wearing blue ribbons to show support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion.

Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren, last year’s Oscar winner for best supporting actress Youn Yuh-jung and “Halloween” star Jamie Lee Curtis were among those sporting the ribbons.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Jason Momoa wore a button and pocket square in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, respectively.

Benedict Cumberbatch, left, and Sophie Hunter arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. — Benedict Cumberbatch, left, and Sophie Hunter arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles [Jae C Hong/ AP]

Jason Momoa wears a handkerchief in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity for Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the country continues as he poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, — Jason Momoa wears a handkerchief in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity for Ukraine as he poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 27, 2022 [Reuters]

Youn Yuh-jung arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles [Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP]

“It’s really, really strange to be here in tuxedos, knowing what’s going on in Ukraine,” said Emile Sherman, producer of the film “Power of the Dog”.

“It’s not an easy time trying to absorb what’s happening in that part of the world, while still celebrating the achievements of everyone who made this movie and all the movies here tonight.”

Story By kobby Asamoah/ k.boahene@theghanareport.com