Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.9K Will Smith has finally reacted to the Academy’s decision to ban him from their events for a 10 year period as a result of slapping Chris Rock on the Oscar Awards 2022 night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took to the press on Friday April 8, and made the announcement that Will has been banned from all of the organization’s events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. “The 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,” the Academy said Friday. Nevertheless, the academy will still allow Will Smith will to keep the Oscar he won this year for his role in “King Richard.” More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: Israel Adesanya Wears A SHAKA ZULU Necklace In His Stand Off With White South African Dricus Du Plessis We Have More Red Carpet Fab From The Golden Movie Awards; See Ebony, Moesha, Nikki Samonas & More Will Smith’s response came minutes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it was banning him from all of the organization’s events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. He stated “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision” He further continued… “We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances. We also want to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters and winners for their poise and grace during our telecast.” Last week, Smith announced he was resigning from the Academy, meaning he could not vote but was still able to be nominated and attend the awards show. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You February by Serwaa Introduces ‘SƐWAA’ with Ahwenepa Nkasa Transitional Collection VIDEO: VLISCO Unveils the New Collection of “Satin Royal” for the festive Season... VIDEO: Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina Robbed Off Miss Universe 2024 Title & Receives... After Pushing Out Chidimma, Miss SA’s European Queen Drops Out Of Miss Universe;... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Meet The Gorgeous Doctor & Pageant Queen Of Botswana, Dr. Thanolo C.... Farewell to a Trailblazer: Guinea-Bissau’s Dina Adão Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy On... VIDEOS: Watch Chidimma Vanessa Celebrate At Miss Universe 2024 Whilst Dancing To Ghanaian... Africans Have Proudly Accepted Trick Daddy’S Claim As A Non ‘African American’ –... Stunning Cassandre Jacques Exits Miss World Dominican Rupublic Amid Uproar Over Haitian Heritage... #MODELCRUSH: Senegal’s Rising Star Ndey Touty Sakho Checks All Beauty Boxes & Effortlessly...