The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at theAcademy Awards.

The academy in a statement called Smith's actions "unacceptable and harmful."

Smith preemptively resigned from the academy last week during the run-up to the meeting and said he would accept any punishment the academy handed down. "I accept and respect the Academy's decision," Smith said in a statement.



Date: 8th April, 2022