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Best actor winner Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock
The Anews reported, Hollywood's film academy on Friday (Apr 8) said its board of governors banned Will Smith from any of its events, including the Oscars, for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson said in a statement: "The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year."
He added: "However, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage."
The report said that Smith resigned from the academy on April 1 and has issued statements apologizing to Rock, the Oscars producers, nominees and viewers.
It mentioned that at the March 27 televised ceremony, Smith strode up to the stage after comedian Rock made a joke about the appearance of the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, then smacked Rock across the face.
It continued aas saying, less than an hour later, Smith gave a tearful speech on stage as he accepted the best actor award for his role in "King Richard." After the ceremony, he was seen dancing at Vanity Fair's annual post-Oscars party.
Will Smith resigns from membership in the Academy after Rock slap
Rock's joke about Pinkett Smith made a reference to the 1997 film "G.I. Jane" in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that she has a condition that causes hair loss.
Source: anews
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