Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock during last month's awards show.
during last month's awards show. The Academy made the announcement Friday in a letter sent by president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson and obtained by CBS News.
"Today, the Board of Governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith's actions at the Oscars, in addition to accepting his resignation," the letter continued."The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.
what happened, for"maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances." They said the Academy"did not adequately address the situation in the room."
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