Will Smith Banned From Attending Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years

Will Smith Banned From Attending , Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years.

Days after the infamous Oscars slap heard around the world.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years.

Per 'The Hollywood Reporter,' Smith will retain his most recent Oscar for best actor.

He will also remain eligible to receive future awards.

Those associated with the Academy have mostly been outraged at Smith's public display of aggression against comedian Chris Rock.

Those associated with the Academy have mostly been outraged at Smith's public display of aggression against comedian Chris Rock.

Smith himself described his behavior as “shocking, painful and inexcusable.”.

The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year, An excerpt from 'Open Letter to Our Academy Family,' via 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

However, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.

, An excerpt from 'Open Letter to Our Academy Family,' via 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

However, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.

, An excerpt from 'Open Letter to Our Academy Family,' via 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.

, An excerpt from 'Open Letter to Our Academy Family,' via 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.

, An excerpt from 'Open Letter to Our Academy Family,' via 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

Soon after the Academy's ruling, Smith issued a brief statement.

I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.

, Will Smith, via statement, as reported by 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.

, Will Smith, via statement, as reported by 'The Hollywood Reporter'