What Will Smith's Oscars Ban Means: Can He Still Win Another Oscar?
Following the events of the 94th Academy Awards,Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars — here is what that punishment really means. For his performance as Richard Williams in King Richard, Will Smith bagged his first Oscar win. However, his historic moment, alongside the triumphs of his fellow actors, was overshadowed by controversy. As a result, for a period of ten years from April 8, 2022, Smith is banned from attending the Oscars and other events of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
After his altercation with Chris Rock, Smith has been subjected to criticism, with many demanding an apology for his action and an investigation on the issue. He then issued a formal apology, but the Academy’s Board of Governors already intended to pursue disciplinary proceedings against the actor. Five days later, Will Smith officially resigned from the Academy, but just a week after, he received an even greater punishment. This decision then raises questions about Smith’s career and future in the Academy.
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Despite making headlines and getting banned from the Oscars, Will Smith has retained his Oscar win. Additionally, for the next ten years, he will still be eligible for Academy Award nominations and wins in the future. However, should he win again — which might not be easily replicated in the near term — he will not be allowed to accept the award either in-person or virtually. Instead, a representative will do that for him. Regardless, Smith’s fate in the Academy, whether he might be nominated, allowed to win, or reinstated, remains in the hands of the Board of Governors.
However, because the Bad Boys andMen in Black star Smith resigned
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