Will Smith was banned Friday from all Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events for the next decade.
The Academy’s board of governors instituted …
Will Smith was banned Friday from all Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events for the next decade. The Academy’s board of governors instituted the 10-year ban as a result of Smith’s actions during the 2022 Oscars on March 27, when he stormed on the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock, according to People magazine. Nearly a week after the incident, Smith issued a formal resignation from the Academy in which he said he would “accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate,” the outlet reported.
