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(144,890 posts) Fri Apr 8, 2022, 03:47 PM Apr 2022

Academy Bars Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years After Slap [View all]

Source: NYT

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Friday that Will Smith would be barred from attending the Oscars for 10 years because of the “harmful behavior” he displayed when he struck the comedian Chris Rock during last month’s ceremony.

The ban came a week after the actor resigned from the organization following his violent outburst on the Oscar stage on March 27.

In an open letter released after a morning meeting of the academy’s 54 governors, the group’s president, David Rubin, and its chief executive, Dawn Hudson, also called Mr. Smith’s behavior “unacceptable” and admitted to not handling the situation properly during the telecast.

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Seems Appropriate -NT- ruet Apr 2022 #1

Could have been worse whistler162 Apr 2022 #87

His Oscar should have been taken away. ificandream Apr 2022 #2

At a minimum it should not have been presented that night exboyfil Apr 2022 #5

Yes, I agree with your take. Let him keep it, but he should not have had that moment. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #9

Yes, he did earn the Oscar PatSeg Apr 2022 #16

He probably won't want to display it. Kablooie Apr 2022 #23

I totally could not believe that they went through with his award after that. Initech Apr 2022 #26

Along with Best Actress, it's the second biggest award of the night and they weren't 100% sure he Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #81

They don't know who wins until the prior year's Best Actress winner opens the envelope. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #82

That is what I mean exboyfil Apr 2022 #83

I disagree because performance in the film is what earned him the award not his actions on the stage cstanleytech Apr 2022 #77

Will Smith ruined his years of hard work PJMcK Apr 2022 #3

Based on the coverage of Tiger's return to the Masters, I think his image has largely recovered. onenote Apr 2022 #30

smith isn't done by a long shot, but it will be very hard for him now to pick and choose his movies Javaman Apr 2022 #32

Golfers have a different standard. LiberalFighter Apr 2022 #37

That particular golfer certainly does. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #46

Conservative white guys love him and he's a Trump lover. BradAllison Apr 2022 #61

I guess. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #64

It is very hard to maintain a facade for ever. Sooner or later it is bound to crumble and break. Martin68 Apr 2022 #74

Seems about right. Hopefully he'll never do something that stupid ever again. Emile Apr 2022 #4

keep will smith's name out the f*cking oscars! unblock Apr 2022 #6

. Carlitos Brigante Apr 2022 #15

Lolololol! oldsoftie Apr 2022 #40

Ha! Dr. Strange Apr 2022 #92

Um.. BWdem4life Apr 2022 #7

I'm sure Sean Penn or George Clooney would have gotten the same punishment tenderfoot Apr 2022 #10

I think they'd have been taken right out of the ceremony. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #14

Regardless, they would have gotten the same 10 year ban. tenderfoot Apr 2022 #17

Penn's "self control" onenote Apr 2022 #31

I know about his history. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #38

I agree obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #67

I have wondered what would have happened to Wayne if been sucessful pulling Sacheen Littlefeather hlthe2b Apr 2022 #11

That is a great question Effete Snob Apr 2022 #59

Oh, I don't see that PatSeg Apr 2022 #12

Why? The black man he slapped deserves no consideration? BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #13

I didn't say that, don't put words in my mouth. Thanks n/t BWdem4life Apr 2022 #20

Did I? BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #39

less severe than practically nothing? unblock Apr 2022 #18

Look deeper. They're sending a message that he is persona-... brush Apr 2022 #29

I read he is worth 300 million Tree Lady Apr 2022 #50

Other fields are open to him I suppose. brush Apr 2022 #52

He did that part to himself already. His actions were plain to see. unblock Apr 2022 #65

Yes, he did it to himself. brush Apr 2022 #71

NO, you're not. LenaBaby61 Apr 2022 #19

I was a performer in that Academy award show. Kablooie Apr 2022 #27

The Whataboutism is strong with this one... regnaD kciN Apr 2022 #75

Will Smith received.... quickesst Apr 2022 #24

Very cute sarcastogram BWdem4life Apr 2022 #25

No, a white actor would have been treated differently obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #68

Whoopi Goldberg said they probably WOULD have forced Smith to leave, oldsoftie Apr 2022 #80

Yes obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2022 #35

I knew someone would bring it up eventually. And no. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #41

Yes, I think you are the only one. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #48

Funny BWdem4life Apr 2022 #51

I can't speak..... SergeStorms Apr 2022 #53

Well BWdem4life Apr 2022 #55

Do what you think is necessary. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #57

Second time someone's put words in my mouth BWdem4life Apr 2022 #70

lol obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #69

Very possibly. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2022 #58

yes, you are obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #66

I hope so Skittles Apr 2022 #89

So, now can we stop hearing about his public tantrum? PatSeg Apr 2022 #8

Celebrity/political/athletic worship has dumbed down our society year after year. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #43

I know PatSeg Apr 2022 #54

Not just one, and not just recently... regnaD kciN Apr 2022 #76

Good point PatSeg Apr 2022 #78

This is all so profoundly dumb greenjar_01 Apr 2022 #21

Well, he can save a lot of money. Kablooie Apr 2022 #22

TY, LMPV.. It's still surreal to me that Cha Apr 2022 #28

I have alopecia. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #42

I appreciate your input. I've thought the same; if it was SO bad she'd wear a wig. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #44

Thank you nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #86

And must listen to 10 hours of Chris Rock jokes. Sneederbunk Apr 2022 #33

They will have to find someone else to give the best actress award question everything Apr 2022 #34

Kanye West may be available. Sneederbunk Apr 2022 #47

Big deal. BigmanPigman Apr 2022 #36

Not good enough The Grand Illuminist Apr 2022 #45

Smith will continue to get roles localroger Apr 2022 #49

His best bet for a come back is the MCU. The Grand Illuminist Apr 2022 #62

That's a very realistic suggestion localroger Apr 2022 #63

Agreed Sgent Apr 2022 #84

Prediction : He will be reinstated by next year's awards ceremony. bullwinkle428 Apr 2022 #56

SO you are saying they will increase the punishment! whistler162 Apr 2022 #88

Now ban him from the toxic narcissist he married Sympthsical Apr 2022 #60

that whole familly seems messed up Skittles Apr 2022 #90

Recommending with applause Drum Apr 2022 #72

Appropriate action for assault. I suspect Smith was ashamed of laughing at Rock's joke and had to Martin68 Apr 2022 #73

He should also be barred from being nominated for any award within those 10 years obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #79

This. LiberalLovinLug Apr 2022 #85

He gets 10 years ban from the Oscars for a slap. Jetheels Apr 2022 #91

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