The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hollywood announced Friday that it is banning the actor Will Smith attend the Oscars for the next 10 years because of the comedian’s slap in the face Chris Rock in the last edition.
According to the organization’s board president, David Rubin, and executive director, Dawn Hudson, in a note, during those ten years Smith “will not be allowed to attend any Academy event or program, in person or virtually.” including but not limited to the Academy Awards.”
Anyway, the academy keeps him Oscar for best actor won last month for “King Richard“and there was no mention of any eventual sanction or impediment to future award nominations.
The aggression overshadowed the biggest movie gala and surprised the millions of viewers who followed it around the world.
“The 94th Academy Awards was meant to be a celebration of the many people in our community who did incredible work last year, however those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and hurtful behavior we saw from Mr. Smith.” exhibit on stage,” the academy board said in the statement released to the media.
In addition, the top executives of the American film industry indicated that “this action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behavior is a step towards a broader goal of protecting the safety of our artists and guests, and restoring confidence in academia. We also hope that this can begin a time of healing and restoration for everyone involved and affected.”
