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Revisiting Will Smith's slap and what it means to protect a loved one

It took less than a nanosecond before The Slap was seen around the world. It took a little longer – about two weeks – before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to ban Will Smith from appearing at another Oscar awards ceremony.

The Conversation

Editorial: A 10-year ban for Will Smith. The Academy finally gets tough

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday ruled that Will Smith will be banned from attending the Oscars ceremony — as a guest or presenter — as well as any other academy events for the next 10 years.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith gives his verdict on Academy's decision to ban him from Oscars for 10 years

The 2022 Best Actor winner is now banned for 10 years from attending 'any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards'

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Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars

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.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith is banned for 10 years from academy events, including the Oscars

Los Angeles Times

Oscars Governors Set to Discuss Sanctions for Smith over Slap

Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from…

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Will Smith ‘expected to hear within hours whether he can keep Oscar’s Best Actor award’

The future of Will Smith’s Best Actor award has reportedly divided officials at the Academy

Evening Standard

Oscars Meeting to Discuss Smith Sanctions Expedited after Actor Resigns

Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought forward its board meeting for procedural reasons after Smith…

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Disciplinary hearing about Will Smith's Oscars slap brought forward by Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will talk about "possible sanctions"

Wales Online

Chris Rock looks downcast in NYC as he remains tight lipped over Will Smith slap

The comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 94th annual Academy Awards last month – prompting Will Smith to award him a vicious slap to the face as a result

Daily Mirror

Jada Pinkett Smith and Black women's hair: History of disrespect leads to the CROWN Act

The fallout from “the slap” at this year’s Oscars continues. Last week, Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, after the academy issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions.

The Conversation

Trevor Noah mocks Will Smith at the Grammys

Trevor Noah appeared to mock Will Smith as he opened the Grammys on Sunday night.

Evening Standard

Upcoming Will Smith films 'to be axed' after violent Oscars outburst

The actor shocked Hollywood last weekend when he burst on stage and slapped Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair.

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Daily Mirror

String of Will Smith films 'to be axed' after he slapped Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith shocked Hollywood last weekend when he slapped Chris Rock live on stage following a joke at the Oscars. Netflix and Sony have now reportedly shelved plans to make films with the actor.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith could still lose his Oscar for Best Actor under Academy sanctions

Will Smith, 53, has apologised for his behaviour after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar's sending shockwaves around the globe as it was watched by millions but is yet to hear if he will lose his Best Actor gong

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith resigns from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars as he calls his actions 'inexcusable'

The actor is yet to face a disciplinary hearing over the incident

Wales Online

Everything Will Smith said as he resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock

'I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken'

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Will Smith Resigns from Academy over Oscars Slap

Will Smith has tendered his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after his attack on Chris Rock during the weekend ceremony, a statement said Friday. "I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems…

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What does Will Smith's resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mean for his career?

Will Smith is the first person ever to voluntarily leave the prestigious Hollywood organisation. With disciplinary action from the Academy still on the way, is his film career over?

Tribune News Service

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars.

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

LOS ANGELES — Five days after sending a shock wave through Hollywood by striking presenter Chris Rock on live television, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Bangkok Post

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

Daily Mirror

'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saying that he has betrayed its trust and is heartbroken. It comes after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

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