American actor Will Smith has reacted after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors announced their decision to ban him for 10 years for his controversial actions at the 2022 Oscars.
Recall, the organization’s board of governors banned the “King Richard” star from attending the Academy Awards and any academy-related events and programs for the next 10 years in a statement on the 9th of April, 2022.
In a statement to NBC News following the decision, Smith simply expressed, “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”
During the March 27 ceremony, Smith got visibly upset and slapped Chris Rock onstage after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. The “Red Table Talk” host has previously spoken about her hair loss and alopecia.
Many believed the incident between Smith and Rock was a bit, before Smith returned to his seat and started yelling profanities at Rock, who kept calm and continued to present the nominees for best documentary.
