Javier Bardem has his fingerprints on Hollywood Boulevard and he made good use of them with a committed speech

The spotlight was on him, but he chose to use his voice “For those who are often not heard”. Javier Bardem left his mark in Hollywood on Tuesday June 16, posing for posterity his footprints in the cement in front of the Chinese Theater, one of the historic movie theaters on Hollywood Boulevard.

“When I think of all the people who stood in that exact spot, I find it hard to believe that any of this is real.”declared the 57-year-old Spanish actor, after placing his hands, his feet, and even his mouth, in the fresh cement in front of the photographers.

Javier Bardem especially took advantage of this ceremony in Los Angeles to give a committed speech, as he is accustomed to doing. He first launched an attack on the American president and his violent anti-immigration policy, as you can see. see in our video above.

“Los Angeles has been more generous to me than I could have ever imagined. And I understand better why so many people, from all over the world, end up coming here. No matter how many Trumps are in power or how many ICE agents are on the streets, people keep coming, believing in the possibilities that this city embodies.”said the actor on the City of Angels.

Javier Bardem engages with Gaza

By thanking his mother, actress Pilar Bardem, Javier Bardem also once again denounced the ongoing genocide in Gaza. He is one of the rare film stars to often speak on this subject, without detour.

“The most important lesson she taught me is to never stop raising my voice in the face of injustice and for those whose voices are often not heard.”began the actor, “This is why I continue to denounce the genocide in Gaza, as well as the brutal settler violence in the West Bank.”.

He felt that it was “Crimes that mark us all in this period of history”. Javier Bardem also encouraged more dialogue and unity, citing Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, two peace activists, one Palestinian, the other Israeli, who both lost their daughters in the war and are now best friends.

“As Rami and Bassam said: “we choose to build bridges rather than dig graves.†. Because we must remember that love is always stronger than hate.”insisted the actor, warmly applauded.

“A lot of people come up to me and say, ‘Thank you for doing or saying what you do or say,’ and I encourage them to do the same loud and clear.”also said Javier Bardem during the ceremony. The actor, currently starring in the series Cape Fearhas always been a committed personality. With his footprints in the cement in Hollywood, he was reminded once again.