Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years For Slapping Chris Rock
After weeks of speculation, it appears the Academy has finally issued its ruling on Will Smith's actions at the Oscars. Many were wondering what exactly would be the appropriate punishment for Will Smith after slapping Chris Rock, or even if there was going to be a punishment at all. Well, it appears the Academy has made a decision that is sure to raise some eyebrows in Hollywood.
The Academy ultimately decided to ban Will Smith from attending the Oscars for ten years for his physical altercation against Rock after the latter mocked his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's new hairstyle. The slap was met with a shocked and later divisive response. While Will Smith, who later won Best Actor for his performance in King Richard, was applauded for seemingly defending his wife's honor, his handling of the situation was met with little approval afterward. Smith soon apologized to both Rock and the Academy and later resigned from the Academy, which hastened their time to make a decision regarding his actions.
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David Rubin, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) issued an official statement on the matter. “The Board 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,” read the statement. After his ban was made public, Will Smith responded and fully acknowledged his punishment. «I accept and respect the Academy's decision,» Smith soon said after AMPAS made their punishment public.
This announcement only serves as more bad news for Will Smith, whose upcoming projects both with Sony and
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