Will Smith cries as he accepts his King Richard Oscar awardWASHINGTON 8 AprThe US Film Academy banned Will Smith from participating in and attending their events for 10 years, the reason was his assault on the host of the Oscars at the end of March, the press service of the professional association said. For 10 years, effective April 8, 2022, ban Mr. Smith from attending all Academy events and programs, both in person and online, including the Oscars and beyond.
An insider told how Smith's wife reacted to the incident at the Oscars Previously, Smith, on his own initiative, left the ranks of the film academics. At the last Oscar ceremony, he went on stage and hit the host Chris Rock in the face for an inappropriate joke about his wife. At the same ceremony, the actor was awarded for the lead role in the film «King Richard». Receiving the award, he apologized to the guests for his act. Smith's behavior, as well as the initial lack of reaction from the film academy, caused a wave of criticism, while the victim did not complain to the police. Smith Biopic Dropped After Oscar Incident «The Oscars were supposed to be a celebration of the accomplishments of those who did an incredible job that year, but it was overshadowed by the inappropriate and dangerous behavior that Mr. Smith displayed on stage,» reads in the same message. In addition, the organizers of the ceremony apologized for the fact that on that day they «did not respond properly», explaining this by their «unpreparedness for the unforeseen.» «We thank Mr. Rock for holding back in this extraordinary situation, and thank the hosts, the nominees, those who presented and received the award, for their poise and generosity during the broadcast,» the film academy also said.
