Will Smith has formally gotten the boot. Whereas he was allowed a second of recognition – and even given a standing ovation – through the 94th Academy Awards final month, the daddy of three has been banned from attending the celebrated ceremony for the subsequent decade following an altercation between him and Chris Rock.

The 57-year-old comic was slapped throughout the face by his colleague on that fateful night time, and within the weeks since, we have heard the world give their opinions on the matter whereas eagerly ready to see what the aftermath could be like for each Smith and Rock.

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On Friday, April eighth, it was formally introduced, as per PEOPLE, that the Academy’s Board of Governors met nearly to debate the scenario. Their final resolution was that “for a interval of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy occasions or applications, in individual or nearly, together with however not restricted to the Academy Awards.”

“Throughout our telecast, we didn’t adequately tackle the scenario within the room. For this, we’re sorry. This was a chance for us to set an instance for our company, viewers and our Academy household all over the world, and we fell quick — unprepared for the unprecedented,” Academy President David Rubin and CEO Daybreak Hudson wrote in a letter.

The Academy praised Rock’s dealing with of the scenario of their message, writing, “We need to categorical our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for sustaining his composure underneath extraordinary circumstances. We additionally need to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters and winners for his or her poise and charm throughout our telecast.”

“This motion we’re taking right now in response to Will Smith’s behaviour is a step towards a bigger aim of defending the security of our performers and company and restoring belief within the Academy. We additionally hope this could start a time of therapeutic and restoration for all concerned and impacted.”

It has been famous that the assembly was initially set for April 18th, however was pushed up after the I Am Legend actor introduced his formal resignation on April 1st.

On the opposite facet of issues, Rock appears to be faring effectively as he entertains audiences on his Ego Loss of life tour, which has seen some fascinating antics from patrons thus far, though the South Carolina-born star has managed to maintain a cool head – learn extra about that right here, and tell us what you consider the Academy’s resolution under.

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