The Academy of Movement Footage is taking disciplinary motion towards Will Smith following the much-discussed slap of Chris Rock on the 2022 Oscars. In an open letter obtained by TMZ on April 8, Academy president David Rubin and CEO Daybreak Hudson revealed that Smith will likely be banned from the Oscars for 10 years.
“The 94th Oscars had been meant to be a celebration of the various people in our group who did unimaginable work this previous 12 months; nonetheless, these moments had been overshadowed by the unacceptable and dangerous habits we noticed Mr. Smith exhibit on stage,” the letter started. “Throughout our telecast, we didn’t adequately deal with the scenario within the room. For this, we’re sorry. This was a chance for us to set an instance for our friends, viewers, and our Academy household around the globe, and we fell brief—unprepared for the unprecedented.”
The letter continued, “The Board has determined, for a interval of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy occasions or applications, in particular person or just about, together with however not restricted to the Academy Awards.”
Rubin and Hudson went on to reward Chris Rock for “sustaining his composure” instantly following the incident. “We need to specific our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for sustaining his composure beneath extraordinary circumstances,” the assertion learn. “We additionally need to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters, and winners for his or her poise and style through the telecast. This motion we’re taking immediately in response to Will Smith’s habits is a step towards a bigger aim of defending the protection of our performers and friends, and restoring belief within the Academy. We additionally hope this will start a time of therapeutic and restoration for all concerned and impacted.”
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