After Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during a ceremony. In front of everyone on stage. There are reports that him getting banned from attending the Oscars. Read this article to know more.
Last month in the 94th Oscars was held, and it was a celebration time for many artists. Like every time this year also it was one of the highlights. But wait! this time the entire attention was taken over by an incident that took place on stage, and that was the Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage in front of those who were present there. It all started when Chris made a joke to Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith about her shaved hair. Since everyone witnessed it, the news spread like fire.
Now the news has been recently making rounds that the academy’s board of governors had a meeting, in which they discussed Will’s behavior, and thereafter the motion picture academy on Friday decided to restrict Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years. On the other hand, talking about Will Smith. The Academy Award winner accepted his mistake and in a statement, he said “I accept and respect the academy’s decision,”
Issuing the letter to the members of the group wrote. “This action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behavior is a step toward a larger goal of protecting the safety of our performers and guests, and restoring trust in the Academy,” On the other hand the academy also expressed in a statement “deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.”Let us tell you that even though The Los Angeles Police Department was ready to arrest Will, but it was Rock declined to press charges, during the event.
Take a look at the letter from the Acadamy below:
