Will Smith Banned From Attending Oscars For a Decade After Chris Rock Incident - Page 6 of 8

Stating that he would accept “any and all” additional consequences for his actions, Smith continued, “I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.” At the time, in a separate statement, Academy president David Rubin confirmed he had received and accepted Smith’s resignation.