11 Apr – Will Smith recently stated that he accepts and respects the decision made by the Academy, following its decision regarding his previous behaviour at the 94th Academy Awards. The succinct statement came after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors announced that the actor will be banned from any Academy events or programmes. The statement read as follows: "The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programmes, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.