The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
"I accept and respect the academy’s decision," the actor said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital on Friday., didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
"Today, the board of governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith's actions at the Oscars, in addition to accepting his resignation. The board 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.
"Following Mr. Smith’s resignation of his academy membership on Friday, April 1, suspension or expulsion are no longer a possibility, and the legally prescribed timetable no longer applies. It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion," the letter signed by Rubin stated.Smith announced his resignation in a statement April 1, saying he had"betrayed the trust of the academy.
"I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work," he said."I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.
"I want to apologize to the academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees," Smith said."This is a beautiful moment."Smith apologized once again in an Instagram post the following day, tagging the comedian.
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