Oscar: 'I Accept' Will Smith Reacts To Academy's Ten-year Ban

Will Smith, an American actor, reacted to the Academy's decision to ban him from its events for ten years.

"I accept and respect the Academy's decision," he stated in a brief statement to Page Six.

For hitting Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Friday that he will be banned from all of the organization's events for ten years.

Smith will also be barred from attending any Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences events for the following ten years.

Smith's best actor award from last month for "King Richard" was not revoked by the Board, nor was he barred from future Oscar nominations or wins.

"The Board has decided that Mr. Smith will not be authorized to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or digitally, for a period of ten years beginning April 8, 2022," said president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson in a letter.