Many remember him as one of the Men in Black, or even as the charming Fresh Prince, but what happened on stage with Chris Rock is an abiding memory.
Since the first actor was expelled from the Academy Awards in 2004, several other celebrities from the entertainment industry have been barred. Here are 6 celebrities who have been banned from the Oscars,
The Oscars was forced to break a 30-year tradition after Will Smith was banned from the event for 10 years following his infamous slap of Chris Rock.
Ratings for the 2025 Academy Awards presentation is down 7% from last year. Oscars viewership had been on the rise since 2020.