It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with.&nbsp; 
 
According to the Hollywood Reporter, OTT giant Netflix has planned to move 'Fast and Lose' into the backburner. The film features Will Smith in the lead. Incidentally, the film's director David Leitch had already left the project a week prior to the Oscars incident. He is now directing 'Fall Guy' which stars Ryan Gosling and is backed by Universal.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-smith-resigns-from-academy-membership-after-slapping-chris-rock-at-oscars-467574" hreflang="en">Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022</a> 
 
A source told THR that both Netflix and Universal were competing to get Leitch to direct their next project which ultimately Universal won. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-oscars-producer-says-467299" hreflang="en">Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says</a> 
 
Soon after Leitch's exit, Netflix was even trying to rope another big director considering Smith was the front runner for Best Actor Oscar award this year. Smith did win an Oscar but the slapping incident has tainted the ceremony and the actor to a great extent. Reports now suggest that Netflix has quietly moved the project to the back burner.

'Fast and Loose' was a story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack and how pieces back his identity with help of clues and realises he had led a double identity as a wealthy kingpin and a CIA agent. It is not clear if Netflix will go ahead with Smith or re-cast the project entirely with a new director.&nbsp; 
 
Smith's other project Apple+&nbsp;escape drama 'Emancipation' has also been put on hold for the moment although only post-production work is left of the film. It is scheduled to release in 2022 but post the Oscar incident it is unclear when the film will release.&nbsp; 
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It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with.

It seems Will Smith's troubles are far from over. The actor may have apologised and subsequently resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Oscar Awards, but it also has impacted the projects he has been associated with. According to the Hollywood Reporter, OTT giant Netflix has planned to move 'Fast and Lose' into the backburner. The film features Will Smith in the lead. Incidentally, the film's director David Leitch had already left the project a week prior to the Oscars incident. He is now directing 'Fall Guy' which stars Ryan Gosling and is backed by Universal. Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 A source told THR that both Netflix and Universal were competing to get Leitch to direct their next project which ultimately Universal won. Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars 2022 producer says Soon after Leitch's exit, Netflix was even trying to rope another big director considering Smith was the front runner for Best Actor Oscar award this year. Smith did win an Oscar but the slapping incident has tainted the ceremony and the actor to a great extent. Reports now suggest that Netflix has quietly moved the project to the back burner. 'Fast and Loose' was a story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack and how pieces back his identity with help of clues and realises he had led a double identity as a wealthy kingpin and a CIA agent. It is not clear if Netflix will go ahead with Smith or re-cast the project entirely with a new director. Smith's other project Apple+ escape drama 'Emancipation' has also been put on hold for the moment although only post-production work is left of the film. It is scheduled to release in 2022 but post the Oscar incident it is unclear when the film will release. Academy accepts Will Smith's resignation over Chris Rock slap, says, disciplinary proceedings will continue

Post 2022 Oscars slap gate, Netflix puts Will Smith's new film on hold

A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat.&nbsp; 
 
Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award.&nbsp;

"Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me," Rock said as Smith walked off the stage. A new video shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Rock's comments as her husband went and sat beside her.&nbsp; 
 
Smith then went on to scream at Rock and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth'.&nbsp;

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The new video has prompted actor Michael Rapaport to question Pinkett Smith via Twitter on Thursday morning.&nbsp; 
"People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an a--hole of myself &amp; our family," he wrote.

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Moments after slapping Rock, Smith accepted the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard'. In his speech, he apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees but did not mention Rock's name.&nbsp; 
 
In the subsequent days, he issued a public apology to the comedian on Instagram. The Academy on its part announced that they were weighing in on the situation and would take appropriate action if need be against Smith. The Academy also mentioned that post the incident, Smith was asked leave but he refused and stayed on for the rest of the ceremony.&nbsp;

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A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat. Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award.

A new video has surfaced online which shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing moments after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and walked back to his seat. Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday and slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith's bald head while presenting an award. "Will Smith just smacked the s--- out of me," Rock said as Smith walked off the stage. A new video shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing at Rock's comments as her husband went and sat beside her. Smith then went on to scream at Rock and said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth'. Will Smith owes an apology to all of us for spoiling Oscars 2022 The new video has prompted actor Michael Rapaport to question Pinkett Smith via Twitter on Thursday morning. "People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an a--hole of myself & our family," he wrote. Watch the video here: People saying Will Smith was protecting Jada, Why wasn’t JADA protecting Will from literally ruining his entire career? My Wife would’ve been fighting me before I sat down for making an asshole of myself & our family pic.twitter.com/frA7KlULvs — MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) March 31, 2022 × Moments after slapping Rock, Smith accepted the Best Actor award for his role in 'King Richard'. In his speech, he apologised to the academy and his fellow nominees but did not mention Rock's name. In the subsequent days, he issued a public apology to the comedian on Instagram. The Academy on its part announced that they were weighing in on the situation and would take appropriate action if need be against Smith. The Academy also mentioned that post the incident, Smith was asked leave but he refused and stayed on for the rest of the ceremony. From Will Smith slapping to Beyonce's performance: Oscars most defining moments, see pics Before Chris Rock, Will Smith once slapped a reporter on the red carpet, here's why

Watch: Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars 2020

Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has started a process that could lead to the expulsion of the best actor winner from the group.&nbsp;

At Sunday's Oscar ceremony, Smith walked up on stage and smacked Rock on his face after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife.&nbsp;The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock. 
 
Less than an hour later, Smith accepted the best actor trophy, prompting questions about why he had not been escorted out. 
 
"Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hands out the Oscars, in a statement.

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"While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently." 
 
The academy said it started a process that could lead to discipline against Smith for violations of its standards of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy."

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Suspension, expulsion or other sanctions may be approved at its next board meeting on April 18. 
 
Smith apologized to Rock, the academy and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he was "out of line" and "reacted emotionally." 
 
Rock had referred to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane'&nbsp;in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. 
 
Under the academy's rules, Smith has the chance to provide a written response before the group takes action. Smith`s representatives did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. 
 
The academy in its statement apologized&nbsp; to Rock and thanked him for "resilience in that moment." 
 
After the incident, the comedian quickly regained his composure and announced the winner of best documentary, Questlove's 'Summer of Soul.' 
 
Oscars co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes said they were sickened by the turn of events at the film industry`s highest honours. 
 
"Still triggered and traumatized," Schumer said in a post on Instagram on Wednesday. "I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove and the whole thing was so disturbing." 
 
"So much pain in @willsmith anyway I`m still in shock and stunned and sad," she added. "Waiting for this sickening feeling to go away from what we all witnessed."

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Sykes also said the incident was "sickening" and that she felt physically ill at the time. "I`m still a little traumatized," she said in clips released on Wednesday from an interview on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show. 
 
Sykes said she felt Smith should have been removed from the event and not permitted to accept his award for playing the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in "King Richard." 
 
"For them to let him stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like how gross is this? This is just the wrong message," she said.

The clash between Smith and Rock overshadowed the rest of the award ceremony which had a wonderful little film called 'CODA' winning the best picture and Jane Campion taking home the best director award. She is only the third female director in the history of Oscars to have won in this category.&nbsp;

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Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed.

Will Smith reportedly refused a request to leave the Oscars 2022 ceremony soon after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, a new statement by the Academy has revealed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has started a process that could lead to the expulsion of the best actor winner from the group. At Sunday's Oscar ceremony, Smith walked up on stage and smacked Rock on his face after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife. The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock. Less than an hour later, Smith accepted the best actor trophy, prompting questions about why he had not been escorted out. "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hands out the Oscars, in a statement. The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation "While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently." The academy said it started a process that could lead to discipline against Smith for violations of its standards of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy." Police visit Will Smith after drone gets spotted near his mansion Suspension, expulsion or other sanctions may be approved at its next board meeting on April 18. Smith apologized to Rock, the academy and viewers in a statement on Monday, saying he was "out of line" and "reacted emotionally." Rock had referred to the 1997 film 'G.I. Jane' in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. Under the academy's rules, Smith has the chance to provide a written response before the group takes action. Smith`s representatives did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. The academy in its statement apologized to Rock and thanked him for "resilience in that moment." After the incident, the comedian quickly regained his composure and announced the winner of best documentary, Questlove's 'Summer of Soul.' Oscars co-hosts Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes said they were sickened by the turn of events at the film industry`s highest honours. "Still triggered and traumatized," Schumer said in a post on Instagram on Wednesday. "I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove and the whole thing was so disturbing." "So much pain in @willsmith anyway I`m still in shock and stunned and sad," she added. "Waiting for this sickening feeling to go away from what we all witnessed." Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'A season for healing’ Sykes also said the incident was "sickening" and that she felt physically ill at the time. "I`m still a little traumatized," she said in clips released on Wednesday from an interview on the Ellen DeGeneres talk show. Sykes said she felt Smith should have been removed from the event and not permitted to accept his award for playing the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in "King Richard." "For them to let him stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like how gross is this? This is just the wrong message," she said. The clash between Smith and Rock overshadowed the rest of the award ceremony which had a wonderful little film called 'CODA' winning the best picture and Jane Campion taking home the best director award. She is only the third female director in the history of Oscars to have won in this category. (With agency inputs)

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, reveals Academy as it weighs disciplinary action

The Academy on Monday condemned Will Smith for slapping presenter and comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar ceremony on Sunday night and stated that it has started a formal review of the incident.&nbsp; 
 
The slapping incident cast a shadow over Hollywood's big night which saw Smith picking up the Best Actor honour for his performance in 'King Richard'.&nbsp; 
 
Smith strode on stage during the live telecast and struck Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife.&nbsp; 
 
In a statement on Monday, the 9,900-member Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it "condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show." 
 
"We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law," the academy added. 
 
The group's conduct policy states it is "categorically opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination" and expects members to uphold the values "of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity."

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Violating the laws may result in suspension or expulsion from the Academy, revocation of the Oscar, or loss of eligibility for future awards. 
 
SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, called Smith's actions "unacceptable" and said it had been in touch with the academy and broadcaster ABC "to ensure this behaviour is appropriately addressed." 
 
As Smith went up on stage to accept his Best Actor award moments after the incident, he apologized to the academy and fellow nominees, but not to Rock, and said he hoped he would be invited back. 
 
He later took to Instagram on Monday to issue a public apology to Rock and said he was 'out of line and wrong'.&nbsp;

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The film academy has revoked membership very rarely. Producer Harvey Weinstein was expelled in 2017 after more than three dozen women accused him of sexual assault. Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski were kicked out in 2018. 
 
Cosby was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in 2004, though the conviction was overturned. Polanski admitted to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. 
 
One of Hollywood's most bankable stars, Smith has anchored lucrative film franchises such as "Independence Day" and 'Men in Black'.&nbsp;His films have grossed more than $9 billion at global box offices, according to researcher Comscore. 
 
Oscars producers had been hoping for a memorable night on Sunday to rebound from record-low ratings during the COVID-19 pandemic. They brought in three hosts, opened the show with Beyonce and shortened some acceptance speeches. 
 
But it was Smith's outburst that went viral, with pictures and video ricocheting across social media.

Television viewership jumped sharply this year, to an average of 15.36 million people, a 56% boost from 2021, according to preliminary estimates.

The Academy on Monday condemned Will Smith for slapping presenter and comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar ceremony on Sunday night and stated that it has started a formal review of the incident.

The Academy on Monday condemned Will Smith for slapping presenter and comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar ceremony on Sunday night and stated that it has started a formal review of the incident. The slapping incident cast a shadow over Hollywood's big night which saw Smith picking up the Best Actor honour for his performance in 'King Richard'. Smith strode on stage during the live telecast and struck Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife. In a statement on Monday, the 9,900-member Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it "condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show." "We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law," the academy added. The group's conduct policy states it is "categorically opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination" and expects members to uphold the values "of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity." The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world. — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 28, 2022 × Violating the laws may result in suspension or expulsion from the Academy, revocation of the Oscar, or loss of eligibility for future awards. SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, called Smith's actions "unacceptable" and said it had been in touch with the academy and broadcaster ABC "to ensure this behaviour is appropriately addressed." As Smith went up on stage to accept his Best Actor award moments after the incident, he apologized to the academy and fellow nominees, but not to Rock, and said he hoped he would be invited back. He later took to Instagram on Monday to issue a public apology to Rock and said he was 'out of line and wrong'. 'I was out of line': Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars The film academy has revoked membership very rarely. Producer Harvey Weinstein was expelled in 2017 after more than three dozen women accused him of sexual assault. Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski were kicked out in 2018. Cosby was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in 2004, though the conviction was overturned. Polanski admitted to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars, Smith has anchored lucrative film franchises such as "Independence Day" and 'Men in Black'. His films have grossed more than $9 billion at global box offices, according to researcher Comscore. Oscars producers had been hoping for a memorable night on Sunday to rebound from record-low ratings during the COVID-19 pandemic. They brought in three hosts, opened the show with Beyonce and shortened some acceptance speeches. But it was Smith's outburst that went viral, with pictures and video ricocheting across social media. Television viewership jumped sharply this year, to an average of 15.36 million people, a 56% boost from 2021, according to preliminary estimates.

Oscars 2022: Academy weighing on possible action to take against Will Smith over Oscars slap

It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage.&nbsp; 
 
It was a night when Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock live on stage for making a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. 'Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth' said the actor as he went back to his seat as the entire Dolby theatre hushed into silence. Minutes later Smith took home his first Oscar as he won in the Best Actor category for 'King Richard'.&nbsp; 
 
The actor delivered an emotional speech, apologised to his fellow nominees and the academy and hoped that they would call him back again.&nbsp; 
 
Jessica Chastain was the lone nominee in the acting category for the film 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' but that was enough as Chastain too won her first Oscar in the Best Actress category. She spoke about love, raised awareness about suicide awareness and LGBTQ rights in her winning speech.&nbsp; 
 
The night was historic as 'CODA' won Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor award. Troy Kastur became the second deaf actor in the history of Oscars to win an award. Kastur dedicated his win to the deaf and the disabled community. As the team of 'CODA' went up on stage to collect the Best Picture award, the audience cheered and applauded them in sign language and gave them a standing ovation.&nbsp; 
 
The supporting actress went to Ariana DeBose for playing the spirited Anita, who sings 'America' in Steven Spielberg's remake of 'West Side Story.' 
 
Meanwhile, 'Dune' swept almost the entire technical category as it picked Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects Oscars among others.&nbsp; 
 
The night had Amy Schummer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes taking jabs at almost everything and everyone as hosts. Hall even did an impromptu COVID check on the most eligible bachelors in the room which included actor Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Jason Momoa and Timothee Chalamet.&nbsp; 
 
The night saw the reunion of two iconic films - 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction.' Francis Ford Coppola, Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino came to celebrate the 50 years of the cult classic and extended their support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, John Travolta and Uma Thurman danced as Samuel L Jackson celebrated 18 years of 'Pulp Fiction' as they gave out the Best Actor award.&nbsp; 
 
The Academy also gave a silent salute to Ukraine during the ceremony. But rather than turning the Oscars ceremony into a megaphone for messages about Ukraine, the show's directors opted for a silent message that did not mention Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine 31 days ago.

It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage.

It was a night that even the greatest movie writers wouldn't have been able to script this right. There were jokes, jibes, emotional speeches, historical wins and even smacking and abusing - all on the Oscars 2022 stage. It was a night when Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock live on stage for making a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. 'Keep my wife's name out of your f-----ng mouth' said the actor as he went back to his seat as the entire Dolby theatre hushed into silence. Minutes later Smith took home his first Oscar as he won in the Best Actor category for 'King Richard'. The actor delivered an emotional speech, apologised to his fellow nominees and the academy and hoped that they would call him back again. Jessica Chastain was the lone nominee in the acting category for the film 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' but that was enough as Chastain too won her first Oscar in the Best Actress category. She spoke about love, raised awareness about suicide awareness and LGBTQ rights in her winning speech. The night was historic as 'CODA' won Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor award. Troy Kastur became the second deaf actor in the history of Oscars to win an award. Kastur dedicated his win to the deaf and the disabled community. As the team of 'CODA' went up on stage to collect the Best Picture award, the audience cheered and applauded them in sign language and gave them a standing ovation. The supporting actress went to Ariana DeBose for playing the spirited Anita, who sings 'America' in Steven Spielberg's remake of 'West Side Story.' Meanwhile, 'Dune' swept almost the entire technical category as it picked Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects Oscars among others. The night had Amy Schummer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes taking jabs at almost everything and everyone as hosts. Hall even did an impromptu COVID check on the most eligible bachelors in the room which included actor Simu Liu, Bradley Cooper, Jason Momoa and Timothee Chalamet. The night saw the reunion of two iconic films - 'The Godfather' and 'Pulp Fiction.' Francis Ford Coppola, Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino came to celebrate the 50 years of the cult classic and extended their support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, John Travolta and Uma Thurman danced as Samuel L Jackson celebrated 18 years of 'Pulp Fiction' as they gave out the Best Actor award. The Academy also gave a silent salute to Ukraine during the ceremony. But rather than turning the Oscars ceremony into a megaphone for messages about Ukraine, the show's directors opted for a silent message that did not mention Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine 31 days ago.

Oscars 2022: 'CODA' wins big on a night of punches, jabs and reunions 

Ariana DeBose won her first Academy Award on Sunday for her supporting role as Anita in Steven Spielberg`s remake of the classic musical "West Side Story." 
 
A relative newcomer to feature films, 31-year-old DeBose earned mainstream acclaim for her lively portrayal of Anita, an outspoken Puerto Rican woman who showcases her singing and dancing talents in the song "America." 
 
She also won a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild award and British Academy Film Award for her performance. 
"It was the summer of a lifetime and I am most privileged and grateful to spend it with all of you," DeBose said in accepting her award. 
 
DeBose, citing her membership in both the Afro-Latina and queer communities, said the award showed that "there is indeed a place for us," a reference to a song in "West Side Story." 
 
North Carolina-born DeBose trained in dance and had roles in Broadway productions including "Hamilton" and "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" before appearing in the Netflix television musical "The Prom" as a cheerleader struggling to come out of the closet. 
 
"I am America," she told OUT Magazine in November 2021. "I am damn near a member of just about every marginalized community." 
 
This is the second time the role of Anita has earned the best supporting actress award: Rita Moreno in 1962 became the first Latina actress to win an Oscar for her performance in the original "West Side Story." Moreno, 90, joined Spielberg`s remake as drugstore owner Valentina, a new character written just for her. 
 
DeBose`s fellow supporting actress nominees were Kirsten Dunst for "Power of the Dog," Aunjanue Ellis for "King Richard," Judi Dench for "Belfast" and Jessie Buckley for "The Lost Daughter." 
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Ariana DeBose won her first Academy Award on Sunday for her supporting role as Anita in Steven Spielberg`s remake of the classic musical "West Side Story." A relative newcomer to feature films, 31-year-old DeBose earned mainstream acclaim for her lively portrayal of Anita, an outspoken Puerto Rican woman who showcases her singing and dancing talents in the song "America.

Ariana DeBose won her first Academy Award on Sunday for her supporting role as Anita in Steven Spielberg`s remake of the classic musical "West Side Story." A relative newcomer to feature films, 31-year-old DeBose earned mainstream acclaim for her lively portrayal of Anita, an outspoken Puerto Rican woman who showcases her singing and dancing talents in the song "America." She also won a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild award and British Academy Film Award for her performance. "It was the summer of a lifetime and I am most privileged and grateful to spend it with all of you," DeBose said in accepting her award. DeBose, citing her membership in both the Afro-Latina and queer communities, said the award showed that "there is indeed a place for us," a reference to a song in "West Side Story." North Carolina-born DeBose trained in dance and had roles in Broadway productions including "Hamilton" and "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" before appearing in the Netflix television musical "The Prom" as a cheerleader struggling to come out of the closet. "I am America," she told OUT Magazine in November 2021. "I am damn near a member of just about every marginalized community." This is the second time the role of Anita has earned the best supporting actress award: Rita Moreno in 1962 became the first Latina actress to win an Oscar for her performance in the original "West Side Story." Moreno, 90, joined Spielberg`s remake as drugstore owner Valentina, a new character written just for her. DeBose`s fellow supporting actress nominees were Kirsten Dunst for "Power of the Dog," Aunjanue Ellis for "King Richard," Judi Dench for "Belfast" and Jessie Buckley for "The Lost Daughter."

Oscars 2022: Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress for 'West Side Story'

Hours after Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscar awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a statement about the incident.&nbsp; 
 
"The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world," the statement read.

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Rock, while presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars, made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie 'G.I. Jane'. 
 
Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in 'G.I. Jane 2' which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your fu**ing mouth!" 
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"I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I'm not crying for winning an award. It's not about winning an award for me. It's about being able to shine a light on all of the people. Tim and Trevor and Zack and Saniyya and Demi and Aunjanue and the entire cast and crew of 'King Richard,' Venus and Serena, the entire Williams family. Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams," Smith said in his tearful acceptance speech. 
 
Smith picked up his maiden best actor Oscar trophy for playing Richard Williams in 'King Richard'.

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Hours after Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscar awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a statement about the incident.

Hours after Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscar awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a statement about the incident. "The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world," the statement read. The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world. — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 28, 2022 × Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars triggers meme fest Rock, while presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars, made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie 'G.I. Jane'. Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in 'G.I. Jane 2' which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your fu**ing mouth!" A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars. And during his acceptance speech, he apologised for his behaviour but did not mention Rock. From Will Smith slapping to Beyonce's performance: Oscars most defining moments, see pics "I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I'm not crying for winning an award. It's not about winning an award for me. It's about being able to shine a light on all of the people. Tim and Trevor and Zack and Saniyya and Demi and Aunjanue and the entire cast and crew of 'King Richard,' Venus and Serena, the entire Williams family. Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams," Smith said in his tearful acceptance speech. Smith picked up his maiden best actor Oscar trophy for playing Richard Williams in 'King Richard'. Will Smith's beef with Chris Rock may have had its origin in 2016 Oscars

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The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, return to Hollywood on Sunday (March 27) as nominees from top contending films gather in a grand, futuristic, glittering ballroom for the movie industry's biggest night.&nbsp;

The Academy Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry and are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide.&nbsp;

The awards are international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements and it is given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The awards are given after being assessed by the Academy's voting membership.&nbsp;

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But are the awards impacting the mental health of celebrities?

A report published by Daily Mail quoting Paracelsus Recovery says that out of the 60 performers who won either the Best Actor or Best Actress since 1992, 41 have suffered from mental health issues.&nbsp;

The analysis by Paracelsus Recovery, a clinic that has treated dozens of celebrities, shows that in the past 30 years, two-thirds of actors who have won Academy Awards, experienced disorders.&nbsp;

Depression, anxiety and substance abuse are apparently some of the common problems celebrities faced.&nbsp;

"Fame should come with a health warning," mentioned an analysis by Paracelsus Recovery as quoted by Daily Mail.&nbsp;

Psychotherapist Dr Paul Hokemeyer said, who is a leading expert on celebrity mental health as quoted by the media outlet said fame was often associated with "fear, pain and loneliness", and major success can lead to impostor syndrome.&nbsp;

Dr Hokemeyer said: "The level of success that Oscar-winning celebrities attain is beyond comprehension for about 99.9 per cent of the population."&nbsp;

"The drive, work and confluence of circumstances that it takes to get there are otherworldly. For this reason, once attained, the success feels empty and fraudulent. It feels undeserved," Dr Hokemeyer added.&nbsp;

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There are several examples for reference, for example, Daniel Day-Lewis, who has won the awards thrice, gave depression as the reason to quit acting in 2017.&nbsp;

Nicolas Cage talked about his alcohol abuse. He won the Best Actor award in 1996 for 'Leaving Las Vegas'.&nbsp;

Emma Stone won the award in 2017 for 'La La Land' and she has also mentioned mental health issues.&nbsp;

According to the research by Swiss and UK-based clinic Paracelsus Recovery, mental health issue rises to 68 per cent among Oscar winners. Meanwhile, data tells that ten per cent of the general population have a mental health problem.&nbsp;

The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, return to Hollywood on Sunday (March 27) as nominees from top contending films gather in a grand, futuristic, glittering ballroom for the movie industry's biggest night.

The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, return to Hollywood on Sunday (March 27) as nominees from top contending films gather in a grand, futuristic, glittering ballroom for the movie industry's biggest night. The Academy Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry and are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide. The awards are international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements and it is given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The awards are given after being assessed by the Academy's voting membership. ALSO READ | Sean Penn calls for Oscars boycott if Zelenskyy not invited to speak, vows to 'smelt' his trophies But are the awards impacting the mental health of celebrities? A report published by Daily Mail quoting Paracelsus Recovery says that out of the 60 performers who won either the Best Actor or Best Actress since 1992, 41 have suffered from mental health issues. The analysis by Paracelsus Recovery, a clinic that has treated dozens of celebrities, shows that in the past 30 years, two-thirds of actors who have won Academy Awards, experienced disorders. Depression, anxiety and substance abuse are apparently some of the common problems celebrities faced. "Fame should come with a health warning," mentioned an analysis by Paracelsus Recovery as quoted by Daily Mail. Psychotherapist Dr Paul Hokemeyer said, who is a leading expert on celebrity mental health as quoted by the media outlet said fame was often associated with "fear, pain and loneliness", and major success can lead to impostor syndrome. Dr Hokemeyer said: "The level of success that Oscar-winning celebrities attain is beyond comprehension for about 99.9 per cent of the population." "The drive, work and confluence of circumstances that it takes to get there are otherworldly. For this reason, once attained, the success feels empty and fraudulent. It feels undeserved," Dr Hokemeyer added. ALSO READ | This year's ‘futuristic’ Oscar stage will be covered with 90,000 Swarovski crystals! There are several examples for reference, for example, Daniel Day-Lewis, who has won the awards thrice, gave depression as the reason to quit acting in 2017. Nicolas Cage talked about his alcohol abuse. He won the Best Actor award in 1996 for 'Leaving Las Vegas'. Emma Stone won the award in 2017 for 'La La Land' and she has also mentioned mental health issues. According to the research by Swiss and UK-based clinic Paracelsus Recovery, mental health issue rises to 68 per cent among Oscar winners. Meanwhile, data tells that ten per cent of the general population have a mental health problem.

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The Academy is doing damage control. Days after 'West Side Story' actress Rachel Zegler revealed that she had not received an invite to attend the Oscar awards ceremony on March 27, the Academy has extended an invite to Zegler and made her a presenter.&nbsp; 
 
The invite to present comes after Zegler took to Instagram on Saturday to share a bunch of photos recapping the last few months and revealed that she wasn't given a ticket to attend the 94th Academy Awards.&nbsp; 
 
"A quarter of the year well spent," Zegler captioned the post, which saw the 'West Side Story' star working, enjoying some downtime and attending several awards shows in her finest evening wear. 
 
When a fan commented, 'Can't wait to see what you’ll be wearing on Oscar night,' Zelger replied, "I'm not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend's flannel." 
 
Helmed by Steven Spielberg, 'West Side Story' has been nominated in various categories including 'Best Film' at the Oscars.&nbsp; 
 
Post her revelation, fans quickly took to social media to question the Academy on why the star had not been sent an invite.&nbsp; 
 
The 20-year-old actress seemed just as confused and even tried to obtain a ticket to attend the ceremony.&nbsp; 
 
"Idk y’all I have tried it all but it doesn’t seem to be happening I will root for 'West Side Story' from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago," Zegler said.&nbsp; 
 
"I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, I guess. thanks for all the shock and outrage -- I’m disappointed, too. but that’s okay. so proud of our movie," she added.

On Sunday, after outrage poured on Twitter, Zegler took to Twitter to ask fans to 'respect the process".

"My goodness, folks!! appreciate all the support, I really really do. We live in such unprecedented times, and a lot of work behind the scenes goes into making movie magic happen. that goes for film productions (like the one I am so lucky to be currently shooting in london)…," Zegler began.

"…And awards shows alike," she continued. "let’s all just respect the process and i’ll get off my phone x R." 
 
On Monday, a report on The Hollywood Reporter suggested that the Academy did extend an invite to Zegler and what more, she has been named as one of the presenters at the awards ceremony.&nbsp;

The Academy is doing damage control. Days after 'West Side Story' actress Rachel Zegler revealed that she had not received an invite to attend the Oscar awards ceremony on March 27, the Academy has extended an invite to Zegler and made her a presenter.

The Academy is doing damage control. Days after 'West Side Story' actress Rachel Zegler revealed that she had not received an invite to attend the Oscar awards ceremony on March 27, the Academy has extended an invite to Zegler and made her a presenter. The invite to present comes after Zegler took to Instagram on Saturday to share a bunch of photos recapping the last few months and revealed that she wasn't given a ticket to attend the 94th Academy Awards. "A quarter of the year well spent," Zegler captioned the post, which saw the 'West Side Story' star working, enjoying some downtime and attending several awards shows in her finest evening wear. When a fan commented, 'Can't wait to see what you’ll be wearing on Oscar night,' Zelger replied, "I'm not invited, so sweatpants and my boyfriend's flannel." Helmed by Steven Spielberg, 'West Side Story' has been nominated in various categories including 'Best Film' at the Oscars. Post her revelation, fans quickly took to social media to question the Academy on why the star had not been sent an invite. The 20-year-old actress seemed just as confused and even tried to obtain a ticket to attend the ceremony. "Idk y’all I have tried it all but it doesn’t seem to be happening I will root for 'West Side Story' from my couch and be proud of the work we so tirelessly did 3 years ago," Zegler said. "I hope some last-minute miracle occurs and I can celebrate our film in person but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes, I guess. thanks for all the shock and outrage -- I’m disappointed, too. but that’s okay. so proud of our movie," she added. On Sunday, after outrage poured on Twitter, Zegler took to Twitter to ask fans to 'respect the process". "My goodness, folks!! appreciate all the support, I really really do. We live in such unprecedented times, and a lot of work behind the scenes goes into making movie magic happen. that goes for film productions (like the one I am so lucky to be currently shooting in london)…," Zegler began. "…And awards shows alike," she continued. "let’s all just respect the process and i’ll get off my phone x R." On Monday, a report on The Hollywood Reporter suggested that the Academy did extend an invite to Zegler and what more, she has been named as one of the presenters at the awards ceremony.

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The Oscars 2022 awards ceremony is right around the corner as it looks like this time The Academy is going all out to make it a memorable night. As far as recent reports are concerned, pop star Beyonce is being approached for the 94th Academy Awards.

She is nominated for Best Original Song for ‘Be Alive’, the theme from King Richard that was written by Dixson and Beyoncé.

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The Oscars 2022 awards ceremony is right around the corner as it looks like this time The Academy is going all out to make it a memorable night. As far as recent reports are concerned, pop star Beyonce is being approached for the 94th Academy Awards.

The Oscars 2022 awards ceremony is right around the corner as it looks like this time The Academy is going all out to make it a memorable night. As far as recent reports are concerned, pop star Beyonce is being approached for the 94th Academy Awards. She is nominated for Best Original Song for ‘Be Alive’, the theme from King Richard that was written by Dixson and Beyoncé. Also read: Oscars 2022: Academy announces new list of presenters in addition to those previously named Last year, the songs were separated into a pre-show before the Oscars. Looks like this time it could become a major highlight of the night if Oscars gets Beyonce on the stage. It hasn’t been revealed where she will be performing from but rumours suggest that she will sing from tennis courts in Compton where Venus and Serena Williams honed their game. This would mean that it would be pre-taped and Beyonce is reportedly asking for the other songs to be pre-taped or have the option open. Also see: Ukrainian President Zelensky thanks Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher on video call for raising aid money Among others nominated in the songs category at the Oscars 2022 are Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Dos Oruguitas’ from Encanto, Van Morrison for ‘Down to Joy’ from Belfast, and Billie Eilish and brother Finneas for the No Time To Die 007 theme. There is also Diane Warren’s ‘Somehow You Do’ from Four Good Days, sung by Reba McEntire. From 'Dune' to 'Don't Look Up': Where to watch this year’s Oscar-nominated movies online

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The Academy Awards to make some major changes for Oscars event 2022 with organisers unveiling that several awards will not be presented live this year.&nbsp;

Reported by several media outlets, this year’s Academy Awards event will be more streamlined than ever before and TV-friendly. It will cut short of eight categories that will be awarded off air and will then be edited for broadcast.&nbsp;

Academy President David Rubin said that keeping in tune with changing times, they will prioritise the demands of TV audiences and that "every awards category must be featured on the television broadcast, though eight awards will initially be presented in the Dolby Theatre in the hour before the live broadcast begins."&nbsp;

It was also informed that all the nominees in all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/oscars">Oscars</a>&nbsp;awards categories, will be identified on-air and the winners’ acceptance speeches will be aired live. The letter further stated that the flow of the show will not change for people watching the event from home.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscar-2022-attendees-not-required--to-provide-covid-19-vaccination-proof-451939" hreflang="en">Attendees not required to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof</a>

The categories that will be presented off-air are namely Documentary (Short Subject), Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Short Film (Animated), Short Film (Live Action), and Sound. On the other hand, the categories that will be presented on-air include Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Documentary (Feature), International Feature Film, Music (Original Song), Visual Effects, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), and Writing (Original Screenplay).

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The Academy Awards to make some major changes for Oscars event 2022 with organisers unveiling that several awards will not be presented live this year. Reported by several media outlets, this year’s Academy Awards event will be more streamlined than ever before and TV-friendly.

The Academy Awards to make some major changes for Oscars event 2022 with organisers unveiling that several awards will not be presented live this year. Reported by several media outlets, this year’s Academy Awards event will be more streamlined than ever before and TV-friendly. It will cut short of eight categories that will be awarded off air and will then be edited for broadcast. Academy President David Rubin said that keeping in tune with changing times, they will prioritise the demands of TV audiences and that "every awards category must be featured on the television broadcast, though eight awards will initially be presented in the Dolby Theatre in the hour before the live broadcast begins." It was also informed that all the nominees in all Oscars awards categories, will be identified on-air and the winners’ acceptance speeches will be aired live. The letter further stated that the flow of the show will not change for people watching the event from home. Attendees not required to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof The categories that will be presented off-air are namely Documentary (Short Subject), Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Short Film (Animated), Short Film (Live Action), and Sound. On the other hand, the categories that will be presented on-air include Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Documentary (Feature), International Feature Film, Music (Original Song), Visual Effects, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), and Writing (Original Screenplay). The Oscars was recently in the news as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of nominations for 2022. In the nominations, Kenneth Branagh made history as he received seven nominations in individual categories for ‘Belfast’. The Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on March 27, 2022. Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanka Skyes to host the ceremony Also see: Real-life couples Penelope Cruz- Javier Bardem, Kirsten Dunst- Jesse Plemons create Oscar history

Oscars 2022: Major awards to not go live like before? Find out details inside

After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles'&nbsp;Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting and also will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

According to Variety, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting in the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for its upcoming ceremony on March 27. It is not yet known if the audience size might be reduced this year.

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, the 2021 ceremony featured strict COVID-19 testing and masking policies for in-person attendees, in accordance with health and safety protocols. Since then, vaccines against the virus have become widely available to the general public.

This year, although the Academy will suggest attendees to be vaccinated, the 2022 Oscars ceremony will also require attendees to be tested prior to attending, with unvaccinated guests having additional and more stringent testing requirements, Variety has learned.

Under this rule, the Academy is technically complying with Los Angeles County`s policy on "indoor mega-events," which require either full vaccination status or day-of negative COVID-19 tests to all attendees ages 2 and older.

The Academy has yet to release an official COVID-19 policy for its upcoming ceremony. Reports indicate that the Academy may have elected to take a less strict position on vaccination status as a no-entry policy could have prevented some unvaccinated nominees or presenters from attending the ceremony.

However, other awards events this season, such as the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Association, are still requiring attendees to provide proof of vaccination for their ceremonies.

LA&nbsp;County has still not lifted its indoor mask mandate.Variety informed that on Tuesday, public health director Barbara Ferrer indicated barring extremely low case levels, the earliest time that masks requirements would likely be reversed is late April; that means after the '27 March 2022;&nbsp;Academy Awards` ceremony date. an

After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles' Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting and also will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles' Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting and also will not require in-person attendees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. According to Variety, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting in the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for its upcoming ceremony on March 27. It is not yet known if the audience size might be reduced this year. Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, the 2021 ceremony featured strict COVID-19 testing and masking policies for in-person attendees, in accordance with health and safety protocols. Since then, vaccines against the virus have become widely available to the general public. This year, although the Academy will suggest attendees to be vaccinated, the 2022 Oscars ceremony will also require attendees to be tested prior to attending, with unvaccinated guests having additional and more stringent testing requirements, Variety has learned. Under this rule, the Academy is technically complying with Los Angeles County`s policy on "indoor mega-events," which require either full vaccination status or day-of negative COVID-19 tests to all attendees ages 2 and older. The Academy has yet to release an official COVID-19 policy for its upcoming ceremony. Reports indicate that the Academy may have elected to take a less strict position on vaccination status as a no-entry policy could have prevented some unvaccinated nominees or presenters from attending the ceremony. However, other awards events this season, such as the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Association, are still requiring attendees to provide proof of vaccination for their ceremonies. LA County has still not lifted its indoor mask mandate.Variety informed that on Tuesday, public health director Barbara Ferrer indicated barring extremely low case levels, the earliest time that masks requirements would likely be reversed is late April; that means after the '27 March 2022; Academy Awards` ceremony date. an

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