Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years

CNN has reached out to Rock’s representatives for remark.

The choice got here following “tons of debate” on what the implications of his on-stage slap needs to be, a board member tells CNN.

The Academy’s letter added: “The 94th Oscars had been meant to be a celebration of the various people in our group who did unimaginable work this previous 12 months; nevertheless, these moments had been overshadowed by the unacceptable and dangerous habits we noticed Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.”

“Throughout our telecast, we didn’t adequately deal with the scenario within the room,” the letter went on to state. “For this, we’re sorry. This was a possibility for us to set an instance for our visitors, viewers and our Academy household around the globe, and we fell brief — unprepared for the unprecedented.”

What occurred and what got here subsequent

The actor struck Rock because the comic was on stage presenting on the Academy Awards on March 27 after Rock had made a joke about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith’s, close-cropped hair.

Pinkett Smith suffers from hair loss resulting from alopecia.

Rock has not spoken in depth publicly concerning the incident.

Through the interview with “GMA,” Packer mentioned officers from the Los Angeles Police Division had been ready to arrest Smith for battery, however Rock mentioned he did not need that.

In its letter, the Academy expressed “deep gratitude to Mr. Rock for sustaining his composure beneath extraordinary circumstances.”

“This motion we’re taking right this moment in response to Will Smith’s habits is a step towards a bigger objective of defending the security of our performers and visitors, and restoring belief within the Academy,” the letter concluded. “We additionally hope this could start a time of therapeutic and restoration for all concerned and impacted.”