Will Smith is banned from attending the Oscars for the next ten years.
Why was Will Smith banned from the Oscars?
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor will no longer attend the Oscars or any other Academy events for the next ten years.
On Friday, the Academy’s 54-member board of directors met virtually to decide what disciplinary action to take against Smith.
Will Smith was banned from the Oscars due to his altercation with Chris Rock, whom he punched onstage at the 94th Academy Awards.
While about to present an award at the 2022 Academy Awards, Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, about her hair. He said:
He said:
- “You know who has the toughest job tonight?
- Javier Bardem and his wife are nominated.
- If she loses, he can’t win.
- Praying that Will Smith wins, like please Mr Jada.
- I love you, can’t wait to see GI Jane 2 all. “
After the prank, Will came onstage and punched Chris Rock in the face, yelling at him to leave his wife alone.
- “Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth. He said.
What did Jada Smith say about Chris Rock beating up Will Smith?
Despite this, Will Smith said that he hit Chris Rock out of love for his wife Jada Smith, who claimed that her husband had misbehaved.
Will Smith won his first Oscar the same night for his role as Venus and Serena Williams’ father Richard in King Richard.
What the Oscars said about Will Smith
- Rubin and Hudson sent an “open letter to our academic family” on Friday morning:
- The 94th Academy Awards was meant to be a celebration of the many people in our community who did amazing work last year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and damaging behavior we saw from Mr. Smith on stage.
- During our broadcast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room. We are sorry for this.
- This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, viewers and our academic family around the world, but we failed, unprepared for something unprecedented.
- Today, the Board of Directors called a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars, including accepting his resignation.
- The committee decided that for a period of 10 years beginning April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith will not be able to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including, but not limited to, the Academy Awards. .
- We wish to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure in extraordinary circumstances.
- We also want to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters, and winners for their poise and grace during our broadcast.
- This action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behavior is a step toward the greater goal of protecting the safety of our artists and guests and restoring trust in the Academy.
- We also hope that this can begin a time of healing and restoration for all involved and affected.”
Despite his 10-year ban from the Academy Awards, Will Smith will keep the Oscar he won for King Richard and will be eligible for future nominations and awards, according to the Oscars.
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