Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban

The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

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The move comes after a meeting of the academy’s board of governors to discuss a response to Smith’s actions.

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Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful, the academy said in a statement.

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Will Smith pre-emptively resigned from the academy last week during the run-up to the meeting.

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“I accept and respect the academy’s decision,” Smith said in a statement.

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The academy also apologised for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for King Richard.

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The ban means Will Smith will not be presenting one of the major awards at next year’s Oscars, as is tradition for the best actor winner.

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