The hosts of “The View” have mixed feelings over the Academy’s decision to ban Will Smith from all events and programs, including the Oscars, for 10 years. “Eh.
So what?” Behar quipped. “Who wants to go to that anyway?” On Friday the Academy announced they were taking action as “a step toward a larger goal of protecting the safety of our performers and guests, and restoring trust in the Academy.
We also hope this can begin a time of healing and restoration for all involved and impacted.” Smith, who had resigned from the Academy prior to their decision after slapping Chris Rock during the live ceremony, said “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision”. READ MORE: Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years Over Chris Rock Slap Opening the debate on “The View” as to whether Smith’s punishment was justified and appropriate, host Sara Haines says it felt like too long to her. “I actually, when I heard 10, I thought that felt like a lot of time.
You talk about someone having growth, and taking time to recognize he did something wrong, it felt like overkill in some ways,” she argues. “I thought maybe he’d be out for three to five years, or not be able to — now he won’t be able to — present next year, and all that felt appropriate.
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