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Macho men: Javier Bardem hits out at Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'male toxic behaviour'

Euronews · May 18, 2026, 2:16 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.

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Macho men: Javier Bardem hits out at Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'male toxic behaviour'

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