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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Caitlin Hornik

Sean Penn reveals why he’ll never take a selfie, even with a ‘Holocaust grandmother and her 6-year-old paraplegic’

Sean Penn has shared his strong feelings about selfies after being bombarded with requests at the 2026 Golden Globes.

“People should not do selfies ever with anyone. It’s bad for you; it’s bad for everyone. It’s a soul-sucker,” the actor told CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during a Friday panel at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.

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