Will Smith–Chris Rock slapping incident
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences criticized Smith's actions and announcing a formal review the next day. When the event happened, the Academy thought about removing Smith from the Oscars broadcast, but decided against it. Chris Rock, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, did not want to press charges against Smith. SAG-AFTRA also said they did not support Smith's actions and began working with the Academy to see how Smith should be punished. On April 8, the Academy said that Smith will be banned from attending any Academy Award-event for the next ten years.