Will Smith banned from Academy Awards events for 10 years

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That means Will Smith be 63 years old before he’s allowed to attend the Academy Awards again.

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In announcing its sanctions, the academy called Smith’s actions unacceptable and harmful.

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Smith resigned from the academy last week.

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“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Smith said in a statement about Friday’s decision.

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