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In reply to the discussion: Academy Bars Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years After Slap [View all]regnaD kciN
(26,045 posts)76. Not just one, and not just recently...
Can anyone pretend that Ronald Reagan would have been elected Governor of California if he hadn't been a Hollywood star? (We can also add Ahnuld, Clint Eastwood, Sonny Bono, Jesse Ventura, Jim Bunning, Tommy Tuberville, and others who have made the jump from celebrity to officeholder.) Until the country gets to the point where it's immediate reaction to an entertainment or sports star running for public office isn't "cool!" - we're going to remain in big trouble.
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Academy Bars Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years After Slap [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
OP
Yes, I agree with your take. Let him keep it, but he should not have had that moment.
BlackSkimmer
Apr 2022
#9
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
I disagree because performance in the film is what earned him the award not his actions on the stage
cstanleytech
Apr 2022
#77
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
It is very hard to maintain a facade for ever. Sooner or later it is bound to crumble and break.
Martin68
Apr 2022
#74
I have wondered what would have happened to Wayne if been sucessful pulling Sacheen Littlefeather
hlthe2b
Apr 2022
#11
Celebrity/political/athletic worship has dumbed down our society year after year.
oldsoftie
Apr 2022
#43
I appreciate your input. I've thought the same; if it was SO bad she'd wear a wig.
oldsoftie
Apr 2022
#44
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