Six Entertainment Figures Banned or Expelled from Oscars Over Conduct Violations

Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, six entertainment industry figures remain banned or expelled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences due to violations of its code of conduct. Notable individuals include Will Smith, banned for 10 years after the 2022 Oscars incident; Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, both expelled following sexual assault allegations and convictions; and Carmine Caridi, removed for sharing copyrighted screeners. These actions reflect the Academy's stricter enforcement of member conduct standards.