Richard Gere's Oscar Ban: Human Rights Activism vs. Academy
Update: 2025-12-09
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Richard Gere, a prominent actor, was allegedly banned from presenting at the Academy Awards for nearly two decades due to a 1993 incident where he advocated for Tibetan human rights during the ceremony. Despite his films success, he remained off the list until 2013, when he was invited to present alongside his Chicago castmates. This situation underscores the Academys history of sidelining individuals for various reasons, as seen in more recent bans of Will Smith and Harvey Weinstein.
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