The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Hollywood actor Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after taking strict action on the ‘slap’. The Academy has taken this action after the controversy that started after Will Smith slapped American comedian and host Chris Rock at the Oscar Awards show.
Will Smith will not be able to participate in any Oscar ceremony for the next 10 years. Actually, during the Oscar award show, Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock for making derogatory remarks against his wife and actress Jada Pinkett Smith. However, after the incident, he apologized and said that he would accept the action taken by the academy.
What did the academy say?
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dan Hudson said in a statement: “The 94th Oscars were meant to celebrate those who did an incredible job last year. But in the meantime, the unacceptable transaction made by Will Smith turned a blind eye.
Will Smith was slapped a lot.
Won an Oscar for ‘King Richard’
After being slapped, Will Smith won the Best Actor award for his stellar performance in the film ‘King Richard’, but the incident spoiled the fun of the awards ceremony.
Will Smith did not like this joke
Let us tell you that Chris Rock made fun of Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. He made fun of his baldness and the comedian compared him to GI Gen 2. Will Smith did not like this joke at all and he went on stage and slapped Chris Rock. Will Smith recently resigned from his membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and with this he once again apologized to Chris Rock and everyone for the incident.
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Tags: entertainment, Hollywood, Oscar Award
First Published: April 09, 2022, 06:40 IST
