Before the ban, Smith resigned from the Academy, acknowledging his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.” Despite his apology and resignation, the Academy proceeded with disciplinary actions against him. While banned, Smith remains eligible for Oscar nominations, given his exceptional talent and previous nominations. However, he would be unable to attend the ceremony or accept any awards in person during the ban period Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment – Times of India
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