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Will Smith banned from the Academy

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Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for ten years after he hit Rock with a slap during this year's ceremony.

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The Academy has banned Smith from attending the Oscars or any other related events for a decade following his slap of Comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27.

"I accept and respect the Academy's decision," Will Smith said

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"The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage," the Academy said in a statement.

Actor Smith career damaged by just one slap

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Will Smith's assault on comedian Chris Rock made international headlines; it was the slap seen worldwide. The incident received more attention than the Oscars themselves.

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An American Actor Smith career is being damaged by just one slap, which has resulted in negative press for him.

Consequences

The consequences of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year's Academy Awards are just getting started, as Netflix has reportedly halted work on a project with him.

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The reports also indicate that two of Will Smith's upcoming movie projects, "Bad Boys 4" and Fast & Loose, have been moved to the back burner.

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Will Smith quit his position with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after slapping Chris Rock on stage at Oscars.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has accepted actor Will Smith's resignation.

President David Rubin said, "We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct in our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.”

Is Will Smith still eligible to vote for the Oscars?

No, An American Actor Will Smith has lost his right to vote.

Is Will Smith might still be able to attend the Oscars?

No word from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yet, whether Will Smith will be banned from future Oscars ceremonies or not.

Will Smith apologized for his actions on Monday evening:

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Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. At last night's Academy Awards, my behavior was unacceptable and inexcusable  He said

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He continued. "There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness".

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"Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too much to bear, and I reacted emotionally."

"I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Award presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” wrote Smith in a statement provided by his publicist.