The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place with Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Wicked leading the nominations. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony will feature Coralie Fargeat as the only woman in the Best Directing category and Timotheé Chalamet as a nominee for Best Actor. However, some notable individuals will not be in attendance, including Will Smith, Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski, and Richard Gere, who have all been banned or expelled from the Academy for various reasons, including sexual assault convictions, illegal screener distribution, and outbursts during the ceremony.
The Academy has a history of enforcing bans and expulsions, such as Richard Gere being banned for 20 years for comments made during the Oscars, Carmine Caridi being expelled for distributing screeners online, Harvey Weinstein being expelled in 2017 following numerous allegations of sexual assault, Bill Cosby being banned after sexual assault convictions, Roman Polanski being expelled for unlawful sex with a minor, Adam Kimmel being expelled for being a registered sex offender, and Will Smith being banned for slapping Chris Rock on stage.
These actions reflect the Academy’s commitment to upholding ethical standards and sending a message that inappropriate behavior, including sexual misconduct and violence, will not be tolerated in the industry. Despite the bans and expulsions, the Oscars continue to celebrate the achievements of filmmakers and actors while also acknowledging the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment in the entertainment industry.
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