Will Smith Banned from Academy Awards for 10 Years Over Oscars Slap

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Will Smith has been banned for a decade from attending any Academy events or programs — in person or virtually — including the Academy Awards.In a letter addressed to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences family, Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said the Board of Governors in a Friday meeting concluded that «for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr.

Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events» including the Academy Awards.The letter also expressed «deep gratitude to [Chris Rock] for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.»Rubin and Hudson said that the action taken in response to Smith's behavior «is 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 came under fire after he got up off his seat, walked up to Rock onstage and slapped him in the face during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27.

Smith physically confronted the comedian after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, after pointing to her from the stage and saying, «Jada, I love ya. , can't wait to see it.» Jada's negative reaction was visible on TV, though moments later she was also captured on video laughing and clapping after Rock said, «Will Smith just slapped the s**t out of me.» The sound on the Oscars broadcast cut out after Rock said Smith's name in reaction.