The 97th Academy Awards took place amidst the glamour and glitz of Hollywood, but not all familiar faces were in attendance. This year saw the notable absence of a few individuals who have been banned or simply disappeared from the scene. Will Smith, banned for 10 years following his on-stage altercation with Chris Rock during the 2022 ceremony, Roman Polanski, expelled in 2018 for criminal actions, Bill Cosby, expelled in 2018 following sexual assault allegations, Harvey Weinstein, banned in 2017 amidst a wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations, and Richard Gere, banned for 20 years due to political activism against the Chinese government.
Will Smith’s ban came after he famously slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars following a joke made about his wife. Roman Polanski’s expulsion was due to criminal actions committed in the past, while Bill Cosby’s ban followed sexual assault allegations. Harvey Weinstein’s ban came after numerous allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and Richard Gere’s ban was due to his political activism against the Chinese government in 1993.
While these figures may not be present at the Oscars this year, their stories continue to be part of the Academy’s controversial legacy. Despite their banishment, their impact on the entertainment industry and the Academy’s history remains undeniable.
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