Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremonies for 10 years after slap
Hollywood star Will Smith slaps fellow actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022.
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The actor called his own actions “shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” adding that he “betrayed the trust of the Academy” and “deprived other[s] … of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.”
