By AP Apr 9, 2022 9:35:21 AM IST (Published)
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap at Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap at Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
The move comes after a meeting of the academy's Board of Governors to discuss a response to Smith's actions.
The academy in a statement called Smith's actions unacceptable and harmful.