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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Annabel Nugent

Sean Penn says there are ‘cowardly genes that lead to people surrendering their jeans and putting on a skirt’

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Sean Penn has claimed “cowardly genes” are leading people to “surrender their jeans and put on a skirt”.

The actor spoke about his views on masculinity during a recent interview with The Independent, stating: “I think that men have, in my view, become quite feminised.”

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