Ricky Gervais makes fun with Will's punishment
Ricky Gervais scoffs at the punishment Will Smith received.
As soon as he heard that Will Smith had been given a ten-year ban from appearing at Oscars and other Academy events, Ricky Gervais had to comment on it. Recall, the Academy decided yesterday that the actor will suffer severe consequences due to the slap he punched Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. Rock joked about the alopecia of Smith's wife Jade, which threw the actor mad. He stood up and could not control himself.
After the Academy announced its decision, Gervais commented: 'We hope he will serve only six years with good behavior.'
The British comedian has been actively commenting on the whole affair on Twitter since the beginning. He called Chris Rock's joke a treasure.
'You can't hit someone for a joke, no matter how bad it was, and this one wasn't bad at all. It's the mildest joke I'd ever tell,' he commented on Twitter. The academy arranged a statement yesterday afternoon on the disciplinary measure decided at the Board meeting.'The committee has decided that from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith will not be allowed to attend any academic events or programs for a decade, live or virtually, including the Oscars.'
'This action we are taking today is a response to Will Smith's behavior and is a step towards protecting the safety of our performers and guests and restoring trust in the Academy. We also hope this can begin a recovery time for all involved and affected.' they stated.
The academy has faced fierce criticism for the way it handled the incident, and many have wondered why Smith was not removed from the Dolby Theater after hitting Rock and swearing from his seat. Smith briefly commented for CNN on the Academy's decision: 'I accept and respect their decision.'
Recall, Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock after slapping him at the 2022 Oscars.‘I would like to apologize to you publicly, Chris,’ Smith wrote in a statement. ‘I was out of control and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions did not indicate the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. ‘
