In Pics | Celebrities who were banned by the Academy

From Will Smith to Adam Kimmel, here we take a look at the famous celebrities who were banned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for various types of misconduct.

Will Smith: Hollywood actor Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years, two weeks after the actor shocked the world by storming on stage mid-ceremony to slap comedian Chris Rock. Smith is also not permitted to attend any other events held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over the next decade. Credit: AFP Photo

Carmine Caridi: Hollywood actor Carmine Caridi was the first person ever to be exiled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Caridi faced the ban after an FBI investigation found him guilty of film piracy in 2004. Credit: Instagram/historydailly

Harvey Weinstein: American film producer Harvey Weinstein was expelled from the Academy Awards after a string of sexual assault allegations against him came to light. Credit: AFP Photo

Roman Polanski: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to expel the Oscar-winning filmmaker Roman after nearly 30-year-old news of him having sex with a minor surfaced. Credit: AFP Photo

Bill Cosby: One of America's finest comedians, Bill Cosby, faced heat from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and faced a ban. Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault and was on trial for drugging and assaulting an ex-basketball player in 2004. Credit: AFP Photo

Adam Kimmel: The Academy banned celebrated cinematographer Adam Kimmel as he pleaded guilty of sexual crimes on minors. Credit: IMDB