Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years after controversy with Chris Rock

Conclusion of the controversy: the Academy declared, this Friday, the 8th, that Will Smith is banned from the Oscars ceremony for 10 years. Therefore, until April 8, 2032, the “King Richard” actor will not be able to attend any event organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The news was given by Deadline.

So far, Will Smith has not commented on the production.

It is worth remembering that this decision takes into account the slap that the actor gave Chris Rock during this year’s event, after the comedian made a joke about the star’s wife’s illness. Furthermore, the Academy stated that Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony despite requests from the organizers.

However, the Academy has not commented on a future punishment for Chris Rock.

Academy document revealed that the actor refused to leave the event after requests

In an official statement, the organization revealed that the “King Richard” star refused to leave the event following requests from the Academy.

“The Board of Governors has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations of the Academy’s standards of conduct, which include inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior and compromising the integrity of the Academy,” the official statement first revealed, released by The Hollywood. News reporter.

“Things have unfolded in a way that we could not have predicted. Will Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and declined. We also recognize that we could have handled the situation differently,” the statement concluded.

At the time, the Academy had not yet revealed what Will Smith’s punishment would be, but suspicions were that he could be suspended or even expelled from the organization. Subsequent to this statement, he spoke out and resigned from his position at the Academy.