The Latest Breaking News from Will Smith

“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” said Will Smith.

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LOS ANGELES — Nearly two weeks after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday it is forbidding Smith from attending any academy events, including the Oscars, for 10 years.

The actor has been barred from the annual film industry ceremony for 10 years

The actor has been barred from the Oscars for a decade

In a statement announcing Will Smith's decade-long ban from the Oscars, the Academy apologised for not addressing the actor slapping Chris Rock on stage on the night, and thanked the comedian for 'maintaining his composure' after the incident

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) has voted to ban Will Smith from all of its events, including the Academy Award ceremony, for the next 10 years.

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