In a previous report from Legit.ng, the Oscars banned Will Smith for 10 years following a slapping incident.
The ban would run from the 8th of April 2022 until the 7th of April 2032, according to News24. Will Smith accepted the ban and said that he would respect the Academy's decision.
The Academy banned Smith for his use of profanity and violence which contravened their code of conduct at the awards.
Source: TUKO.co.ke