Will Smith gave a short seven-word response after receiving an Oscars ban, following the infamous incident at the Academy Awards.
Will Smith, the famous actor known for his role in “King Richard,” has recently made headlines again.
This comes after his response to a significant ban imposed by the Academy Awards.
The ban follows a controversial incident that took place during the 2022 Oscars.
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock after his inappropriate jokes
At the 94th Academy Awards held on March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock.
This shocking moment occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.
Rock joked about wanting to see Jada in a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” referencing her shaved head.
The altercation caught everyone off guard.
After slapping Rock, Smith returned to his seat and shouted profanities at him.
Despite the incident, Smith continued with the ceremony and later won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to ban Will Smith from the Oscars
Following the event, Will Smith issued a public apology on social media, describing his actions as “unacceptable” and “inexcusable.”
He resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shortly after.
The Academy responded by banning him from attending the Oscars and other Academy events for ten years.
This decision sparked discussions about accountability and consequences in Hollywood.
Some supported the Academy, while others believed one moment shouldn’t overshadow Smith’s talent.
Will Smith issues a seven-word statement after being banned from the Oscars for ten years
In response to the Academy’s decision to ban him, Will Smith released a seven-word statement.
He said, “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”
This brief response shows that Smith acknowledges the consequences of his actions.
By accepting the ban, Smith appears to be focusing on his future and the lessons learned from this experience.
His statement has been met with various reactions from fans and the public.
Will Smith’s wife spoke out about the shocking Oscars incident
Jada Pinkett Smith, Will’s wife, also commented on the situation.
In a previous interview, she mentioned that the incident led to positive changes in their relationship.
She referred to the slap as the “holy slap,” suggesting that it brought them closer together.
“I call it the ‘holy slap’ now because so many positive things came after it,” she told Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine in December 2023.
“That moment of the s**t hitting the fan is when you see where you really are,”
“After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Will’s side, it took that slap for me to see I will never leave him.”
Social media reactions
The public has expressed mixed reactions to Smith’s ban.
Some fans support his decision to accept the consequences and see it as a chance for personal growth.
Others, however, feel that the punishment is too harsh, considering Smith’s long-standing contributions to the film industry.
One user said: As much as I loved what you did, going violence to show the extent of your love was a no for me, unfortunately the woman never appreciated it.
Just keep being strong, this shall pass.
The second user added: Hmmm! We can’t actually guide our ways – we’ve only been enjoying grace in our actions. He must have learnt his lesson.
The third user wrote: Our generation has a lot to learn from this man. No one is perfect, he acted in anger but his motive was genuine.
Not every man accepts that he is wrong and shows remorse for his actions.
You’ve hit rock bottom but you will rise. I’m so proud of you Will. We love you.
Another user added: I’m not in support of violence,but you protected your own,but unfortunately your own never appreciated it.
That is life,I know this is going to affect you in many ways but chi bro,it will pass.
Someone wrote: I actually supported his actions but I just hope he did it for the right woman weda na his wife or not cos some humans (women n men) aren’t worth any kinda trouble at all.