Will Smith was barred from attending the Oscars for the next ten years on Friday, two weeks after shocking the world by going on stage in the middle of the ceremony to slap comedian Chris Rock.

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 authorised to attend any Academy events or programmes, 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.

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