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Two weeks after Will Smith hit Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars, the Academy's Board of Governors met virtually to discuss the situation, ultimately determining that "for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards," according to a letter sent by Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson.
Scott Furrow takes listeners calls on if they feel this decision was too harsh.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
By Scott FurrowTwo weeks after Will Smith hit Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars, the Academy's Board of Governors met virtually to discuss the situation, ultimately determining that "for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards," according to a letter sent by Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson.
Scott Furrow takes listeners calls on if they feel this decision was too harsh.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.