Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremonies for 10 years – Instances of India

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the following 10 years after he slapped comic Chris Rock on stage, the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences stated Friday.

Smith can be not permitted to attend another occasions held by Hollywood’s high movie group over the following decade, however the board didn’t resolve to revoke the very best actor Oscar he received final month for ‘King Richard’.

“The Board has determined, for a interval of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy occasions or applications, in particular person or just about, together with however not restricted to the Academy Awards,” stated president David Rubin and CEO Daybreak Hudson in a letter.

Smith had beforehand apologized to the academy and to Rock. A couple of minutes after the incident, Smith was introduced Greatest Actor on the Oscars. Will Smith slapped comic Chris Rock onstage after he acquired miffed on the latter’s joke directed at his spouse Jada Pinkett Smith.

The 94th Academy Awards befell on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.