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Will Smith Banned from Oscars for 10 Years After The Slap Incident

2022-04-09 , 2:06 pm

What Happened

If you happen to live under a rock or are just uninterested in Hollywood drama, watch the video to find out what went down between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards (aka the Oscars):

The Internet has since created a vast array of memes to poke fun of the moment, especially with the shocked reactions from fellow actors and actresses (such as actress Lupita Nyong’o) who were captured on television.

Aftermath of The Slap

Shortly after the slap, Smith went on to win the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the 2021 film King Richard, an American biographical sports movie about the father of world tennis athletes Serena and Venus Williams.

During his award speech, Smith apologises to the Academy and “to all (his) fellow nominees” for his actions.

“But love will make you do crazy things,” continued Smith as he concluded with the hope that the Academy will invite him back.

Chris Rock has also decided not to press charges against Smith and said that “he’s still kind of processing what happened” in the aftermath during his sold-out standup show in Boston.

Smith later also extended his apologies to Rock through a press statement the next day.

Academy Ban Confirmed

On Saturday (April 9), the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences have decided to ban Will Smith from attending the Academy Awards for the next 10 years.

The Academy decided that Smith’s actions were “unacceptable and harmful” to the Awards that overshadowed the “incredible work” created from the past year.

Prior to this, Smith had already resigned from the group which meant that he will lose his voting privileges in the invitation-only organisation. The resignation also prevents the motion picture academy from expelling or suspending him for his actions.

If you are thinking it’s not a big deal that Smith was banned because Zoom exists, well you’re wrong—the ban also prevents Smith from attending any Academy events or programs virtually.

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Internet Split on Who’s To Blame

Some Internet users believe that Smith’s actions were unwarranted as violence isn’t always the answer.

No. No he didn’t. He said, “I apologize to the Academy.” He never said why he was apologizing. he never apologized to Chris for assaulting him. Violence is not the answer & not acceptable.

— dragon_rider50 (@dragon_rider50) March 28, 2022