Will Smith is accepting the Oscars' decision to expel him
Will Smith is reacting positively to his Oscar ban.
In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, King Richard Starr openly acknowledged his fate with the Academy.
"I accept and respect the academy's decision," he said.
His statement came after the Academy dropped him from the Oscars for the coming decade.
According to a letter sent by the Academy President, "For a period of 10 years with effect from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall be invited, personally or virtually, to participate in any Academy's programs or events, including but not limited to the Academy Awards. will not be allowed." Retrieved by David Rubin and CEO Don Hudson and People.
He wrote, "The 94th Oscars was to celebrate the many people in our community who did incredible things last year, however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and hurtful behavior we saw Mr. Smith performing on stage. saw."
“During our broadcast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room. For that, we are sorry. This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, audiences and our Academy family around the world, and We fell short - not prepared for the unprecedented," he said.
They said, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Rock for his calm during the extraordinary circumstances. We would like to thank our hosts, nominees, presenters and winners for their courtesy and grace during our broadcast, " They said.
"The actions we are taking today in response to Will Smith's behavior are a step toward a greater goal of protecting the safety of our cast and guests, and of restoring confidence in the Academy," he said. "We also hope that it can start a time of healing and restoration for all involved and affected."