Will Smith has been banned from all Academy events or programmes for 10 years following his "unprecedented" behaviour at the 94th Academy Awards. Academy president David Rubin acknowledged the organisation "fell short" in its response to the incident and hoped the decision would "begin a time of healing and restoration for all involved and impacted".
The measures come in response to Smith's now infamous behaviour at the ceremony on March 27, during which he took to the stage and slapped Chris Rock. The incident occurred after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her hair loss as a result of the medical condition alopecia. You can read more about that by clicking here.
Mr Rubin said Smith's "unacceptable and harmful behaviour" on stage had "overshadowed" the ceremony.
