Will Smith banned from Oscars, Academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided that Will Smith will be banned from attending any Academy events or programs, including future Oscars, for a period of 10 years.
The Academy's Board of Governors made the decision Friday, nearly two weeks after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. "The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage," the Academy said in a statement."...This action we are taking today in response to Will 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.
After the slap that was witnessed around the world, Smith sat back down and yelled obscenities at Rock from his seat. Later in the show, he went on stage to accept the award for Best Actor. Since that night, Smith has issued a series of apologies and
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