Chris Rock slap: Will Smith reacts to Oscars 10-year ban

<p>American actor, Will Smith has reacted to the decision of the Academy (Oscars) to ban him from its events for ten years.</p>, <p>The actor was banned for after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada at the Oscars award in March.</p>, <p>The decision was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Friday.</p>, <p>Will Smith in a brief statement, told Page Six that he accepts the decision.</p>, <p>His terse statement read, “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”</p>, <p>However, the award for Best Actor was not withdrawn from him.</p>, <p>This is coming after the actor regretted and apologized for his actions.</p>, <p>He admitted that his behaviour towards Chris Rock was “embarrassing and unacceptable.”</p>