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Will Smith learns punishment for Chris Rock slap at Oscars

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Nottingham Post · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for Chris Rock slap

The academy in a statement called Smith’s actions “unacceptable and harmful.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years, after the Academy launched a probe into his actions after he stormed the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face last month. Will has since said he 'accepts' the decision

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.”

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2022

Ricky Gervais mocks claims that alopecia is a disability after Will Smith's Oscars slap

Ricky Gervais, 60, joked that as his hair is thinning so he can use a disabled parking space. The comedian has been very vocal with his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith's Oscar fate to be decided within hours as Academy 'split' over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard at the 94th Academy Awards, but his success was overshadowed by his decision to slap Chris Rock live on stage at the Dolby Theatre in LA.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022

Oscars Governors Set to Discuss Sanctions for Smith over Slap

Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith ‘expected to hear within hours whether he can keep Oscar’s Best Actor award’

The future of Will Smith’s Best Actor award has reportedly divided officials at the Academy

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2022

Will Smith could lose Oscar within hours as Academy 'split' over Chris Rock slap

The 94th Academy Awards ceremony saw Will Smith win the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, but it was overshadowed by his decision to slap Chris Rock on stage at the Dolby Theatre in LA

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022

Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022