Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap
Hollywood film academy on Friday said it is banning Will Smith for 10 years from attending any of its events, including the Oscars, after this year’s best actor winner slapped the presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony
By Arghyadeep Dutta
Published - Apr 08, 2022, 10:02 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2024, 07:51 AM EDT
• Smith will be banned till April 8, 2032, from attending any Academy events
• Actor resigned from the organization on April 1
Hollywood film academy on Friday said it is banning Will Smith for 10 years from attending any of its events, including the Oscars, after this year’s best actor winner slapped the presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony.
“The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year,” Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson said in a statement.
