Highlights:
- The 96th Academy Awards will take place on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- Several celebrities have been banned from attending or being nominated at the Oscars.
- The most recent addition to the list is Will Smith, who was banned for slapping Chris Rock in 2022.
Harvey Weinstein:
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein was banned in 2017 due to sexual abuse allegations.
Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault and sentenced to 23 years in jail.
The academy described his actions as “repugnant” and “abhorrent.”
Adam Kimmel:
Cinematographer and actor Adam Kimmel was banned from the Oscars due to sex crimes.
He pleaded guilty to raping a 15-year-old girl.
Kimmel is known for his work on films like “Capote” and “Never Let Me Go.”
Will Smith:
Will Smith was banned for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022.
The incident occurred when Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head.
Despite the ban, Smith was allowed to keep his Oscar for Best Actor.
Bill Cosby:
Comedian and actor Bill Cosby was banned for life in 2018.
He was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting basketball coach Andrea Constand.
The academy emphasized the importance of upholding ethical standards and respecting human dignity.
Carmine Caridi:
In 2004, Carmine Caridi became the first person to be permanently banned from the Oscars.
He was expelled for illegally circulating 60 VHS tapes to his friend.
Caridi is known for his role in “The Godfather.”
Richard Gere:
Richard Gere was banned for 20 years in 1993.
He criticized the human rights situation in Tibet during his speech, going off-script.
Gere’s ban was lifted in 2003.
Roman Polanski:
French-Polish director Roman Polanski faced a lifetime ban.
He was expelled in 2018 after being convicted of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
Polanski is known for films like “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown.”
The Oscars, known for honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry, have a list of celebrities who have been banned from attending or being nominated. This list includes individuals like Harvey Weinstein, Adam Kimmel, Will Smith, Bill Cosby, Carmine Caridi, Richard Gere, and Roman Polanski. The reasons for their bans range from sexual abuse allegations to criticism of human rights issues. Despite their bans, they have left a mark on the industry and their works continue to be recognized for their artistic merits.
