Will Smith’s family unusually silent after 10-year Oscars ban

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the academy finally levied disciplinary action against the 53-year-old actor, who interrupted last month’s Oscars ceremony to slap presenter Chris Rock in the face during their live telecast over a joke the comedian made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The “King Richard” actor, who later that night took home the Best Actor award for his role in the film, is now banished from all academy events for a period of 10 years, the organization said in a statement.Smith has now responded to their decision: “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” he said, according to CNN journalist Brian Stelter, who shared the comment on Twitter.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors 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,” they shared in a press release signed by President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson on Friday afternoon.“This action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behavior is a step toward a larger goal of protecting the safety of our performers and guests, and restoring trust in the Academy,” they concluded. “We also hope this can begin a time of healing and restoration for all involved and impacted.”They also noted “deep gratitude to Mr.

Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.”Neither Smith nor his famous family had more to say following the academy’s call and his inevitable acceptance, which he may have anticipated, given his pre-emptive resignation from the awards organization earlier this month — which came with another public apology.“I betrayed the trust of the Academy.