Over the year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has taken serious action against several high-profile figures – from expelling members to banning them for years. From Will Smith’s unforgettable ‘oops!’ on-stage moment to the industry-shaking Harvey Weinstein controversy, some Hollywood stars are no longer welcome at the Oscars.
Carmine Caridi
Expelled: 2004
Carmine Caridi, best known for his role in The Godfather Part II and The Godfather Part III as Carmine Rosato, holds the unforgettable distinction of being the first Academy member to ever be expelled.
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The FBI investigation later found the leaks had been happening for nearly three years. Caridi faced lawsuits from studios, including Columbia Pictures and Warner Bros., before ultimately being expelled from the Academy.
Roman Polanski
Expelled: 2018
Polanski was arrested in 1977 and charged with several sexual offences involving a 13-year-old girl, Samantha Geimer.
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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the Academy revised its standards of conduct and expelled Polanski in 2018. The director previously won the Oscar for his film The Pianist in 2003.
Bill Cosby
In 2004, Cosby was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand.
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Expelled: 2021
In 2004, Kimmel pleaded guilty to a criminal sexual misconduct case with a 15-year-old girl in 2003. Despite the charges, Kimmel was admitted to the Academy in 2007—four years after his first arrest.
Harvey Weinstein
The Academy’s major reforms began with the case of former producer Harvey Weinstein.
Dozens of actresses and assistants accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, eventually leading to more than 80 women coming forward with allegations. The scandal helped ignite the global #MeToo movement.
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Will Smith
Ban: 2022-2032
Perhaps the freshest yet shocking Oscar controversy involves Will Smith.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, hosted by Conan O'Brien, starting at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
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