Actor Will Smith has been banned by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences from attending the Oscars for ten years after he slapped Chris Rock on the 94th Academy Awards. The resolution was introduced by the Academy on Friday after its Board of Governors had met in the course of the day to debate Smith’s punishment for his actions on the award ceremony night time.
During the Oscars ceremony, Chris Rock cracked a joke about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, earlier than presenting an Oscar for finest documentary function. Rock instructed Pinkett Smith was on the brink of movie a sequel to G.I. Jane- which was seemingly a reference to the actress’ shaved head. (Pinkett Smith has been open about her hair loss as a result of alopecia.) Following this, Smith stormed the stage and hit Rock within the face.
Now, Smith has launched an announcement on the matter accepting the ruling. In one sentence assertion, obtained by Comic Book.com, Smith wrote: “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”
Earlier, Will Smith publicly apologised to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage during the live Oscars 2022, saying his behaviour was “unacceptable”. Will took to Instagram to pen a lengthy note in which he also apologised to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Smith was announced as the best actor at the 94th Academy Awards for his role in ‘King Richard’.
“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Smith wrote in an Instagram submit.
“Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I react emotionally,” mentioned Smith in his apology letter. Pinkett Smith has alopecia, and has been public about it, speaking on TikTok about her struggles, exclaiming, “I don’t give two craps what people feel about this bald head of mine.” In addition, Smith apologised to the Oscar present producers and the Williams household.
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