by Kristen HarrisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a staff writer at BuzzFeed, I write about all things celeb and pop culture. The Academy Awards are known as one of the most glamorous nights in Hollywood, but let's be real - things are bound to get a little awkward. Here are 16 awkward moments from the 2026 Oscars: 1. Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor, and just...didn't show up. He left presenter Kieran Culkin struggling like a high school student whose group project partner skipped class.