JUST IN: Will Smith responds to Academy's 10-year ban following Oscars slap
“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” he said in a brief statement to Page Six on Friday.
Smith’s response came minutes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it was banning him from all of the organization’s events for 10 years for“The Board of Governors has decided, for a period of 10 years, from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” the Academy said Friday.
The statement continued, “We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances. We also want to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters and winners for their poise and grace during our telecast.”Will Smith responded to being banned from Academy events for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock.from the Academy, meaning he could not vote but was still able to be nominated and attend the awards show.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” he said at the time. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home.” The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum shocked the world when he slapped Rock, 57, across the face on March 27 after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s
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