By Parrot Newspaper 
Oscars: Slava Ukraini Tribute From Bill Star Sparks Applause
Hollywood is no stranger to politically charged moments on the big stage, and this year’s Oscars were no exception. The audience at the prestigious awards ceremony erupted into applause when Kill Bill star Daryl Hannah took the stage to present the award for Best Film Editing and opened her speech with the powerful phrase: “Slava Ukraini.”
The phrase, which translates to “Glory to Ukraine,” is a well-known slogan of Ukrainian resistance and national pride, widely used in the ongoing war against Russia. Hannah’s words resonated strongly, drawing an immediate response from the star-studded crowd.
Her statement comes at a time of heightened global attention on Ukraine, especially following a tense exchange between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office earlier this week. The diplomatic spat, centered around continued U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, has reignited fierce debate on the global stage.
While some political figures have taken a cautious approach to discussing the war, Hollywood has largely thrown its weight behind Ukraine. Several stars, including Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, have visited the war-torn country, amplifying calls for international support. Hannah’s tribute adds to a growing list of celebrity endorsements for Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.
The Oscars have long served as a platform for activism, with stars using their speeches to shed light on global issues—from Marlon Brando’s infamous refusal of his Oscar in 1973 over Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans to Leonardo DiCaprio’s urgent call for climate action. This year, Hannah’s simple yet bold statement proved that the intersection of entertainment and geopolitics remains as electrifying as ever.
As the war in Ukraine rages on and global tensions mount, moments like these remind the world that Hollywood is not just about glitz and glamour—it’s also about making a statement.