There are just hours left for the 2023 Oscar Awards gala to be held, the most beautiful event in the film industry, which takes place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Dozens of celebrities from all over the world will attend the awards, which will celebrate their 95th edition this year and which come after the gala, namely in 2022, which has been surrounded by controversy.
The cause of the controversy is his first and last name: Will Smith. Or rather, the trio formed by Smith, his wife Jada Pinkett and Chris Rock, who presented part of the gala edition of the previous year.
Chris Rock’s controversial joke that Will Smith has been banned from the 2023 Oscar Awards.
The most viral moment in Oscars history, the episode was so powerful and talked about that it eclipsed everything else. We all remember the moment when Petra joked about Iada and her husband’s baldness, Will Smith stood up and gave her a good slap that left the world speechless.
Although we were all shocked, the gala went on and Will Smith won his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Williams Method. However, his behavior did not go unpunished and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took action.
Will Smith earned the rejection of the film world. (Twitter)
Will we see Will Smith at the 2023 Oscars?
Because of the mind of the interpreters at the gala, which generated reactions around the world, the Academy spoke strongly. And, despite Will Smith’s regret, he was slapped with a 10-year ban. Namely, the actor will not be able to participate in any action related to the Academy, since the gala Oscar Awards. So we’ll see this year? The answer is not definitive.
Will Smith will not be a part of the Oscars for 10 years. (Twitter)
Where to see the 2013 Oscar Awards gala
In Spain, the 2023 Oscar Awards gala can be seen live on Movistar + and on the special channel Movistar Oscars for the occasion, which will have several supporters who will commentate both the red carpet and the gala. In addition, he will also be able to follow the event minute by minute through the Mundo Deportivo website. It will start at 00:30 Spanish time with the usual red carpet.