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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to ban Will Smith from all events for the next 10 years.
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The Academy’s decision
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to ban Will Smith from all events for the next 10 years. The decision comes after Smith made some controversial comments about the awards show.
Why was Will Smith banned?
According to the report, Smith was in attendance at an event hosted by the Board of Governors when he got into an argument with members about the awards process. The conversation reportedly got heated, and Smith is said to have used profanity and made “personal attacks.”
What are the consequences of the ban?
The decision to ban Will Smith from Academy Award events for ten years has caused quite a stir in Hollywood. For those who are not familiar with the story, the Academy is the organization that hands out the Oscars, and they recently decided to ban Smith from attending any of their events for the next ten years. This means that he will not be able to attend the Oscars, the Golden Globes, or any other event that is related to the Academy Awards.
While some people feel that this is a harsh punishment, others believe that it is warranted. After all, Smith did break one of the Academy’s most important rules – he campaigned for his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, to be nominated for an Oscar. This is against the rules because it creates a conflict of interest. If Jada were to win an Oscar, it would be Will’s victory as well.
So far, Will Smith has not commented on the situation publicly. It will be interesting to see how he responds in the future.
Will Smith’s response
In an interview with Vulture, Will Smith addressed the Academy’s decision to ban him from attending their events for the next ten years. He said, “I think that the Academy is moving in a direction that’s inclusive and mindful and considerate. I think that when people make suggestions about 610 people that maybe we’re not thinking about, maybe we should listen.”
Will Smith’s statement
Leaving the Oscars ceremony early isn’t the only thing that could get you blacklisted from Hollywood’s most prestigious event.
Last year, Will Smith and his wife, JadaPinkett Smith, skipped the annual awards show in protest of the lack of diversity among nominees. It was a decision that didn’t sit well with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.
In an interview with Variety, Boone Isaacs said Smith “is welcome back” to the Oscars but added that his boycott could result in him being banned from attending events for up to 10 years.
The Academy president also addressed the possibility of other boycotts, saying she would “hope not” but that it’s “up to every individual” whether or not to attend the ceremony.
How has the public reacted?
Will Smith’s response to being banned from the Academy Awards has been mixed. Some people feel that he is justified in speaking out against the Academy, while others feel that he is being unprofessional.
Smith has stated that he feels that the Academy is “unfair” and that he does not believe that the Oscars are a ” fair representation of America.” He has also said that he believe s that the Oscars are “void of legitimacy” and that they are “ripped off” from the people who deserve them.
The Academy’s history
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been around since 1927 and is responsible for the prestigious Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. The Academy is made up of over 7,000 members who are either film industry professionals or have made significant contributions to the field.
Previous controversies
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is an annual awards show celebrating the best in filmmaking. The awards are given out by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a global organization of over 9,000 film professionals.
The Oscars are one of the most prestigious events in Hollywood, and the ceremony is often surrounded by controversy. In 2015, the #OscarsSoWhite campaign was launched to protest the lack of diversity in nominations. This led to changes in the voting process and an increase in nominations for people of color.
In 2019, China’s state media banned coverage of the Oscars after the film “Bohemian Rhapsody” won Best Picture. The film’s portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, who was gay, didn’t sit well with China’s censors.
And earlier this year, actor Will Smith was banned from attending Academy Awards events for 10 years after he complained about not being invited to participate in a virtual red carpet pre-show.
The Academy’s changing demographics
As the film industry has changed over the years, so too has the Academy. In 2016, the organization extended membership invitations to 683 people, a record number. Of those invited to join, 46% were female and 27% were people of color — still low percentages, but progress nonetheless.
The Academy has been criticized in recent years for its lack of diversity, especially in its Oscars voting body. In 2015 and 2016, all 20 nominees in the acting categories were white — a phenomenon that came to be known as #OscarsSoWhite. The hashtag sparked a nationwide conversation about Hollywood’s involvement in systemic racism.
In response to the outcry, the Academy instituted several changes meant to diversify its ranks, including doubling the number of women and people of color in its membership by 2020. The group also established a new category for “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” in an effort to recognize blockbusters that are often overlooked by Oscar voters.
