Richard Gere Reflects on His 20-Year Ban From the Oscars: ‘I Certainly Don’t Mean Anyone Any Harm’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Richard Gere Reflects on His 20-Year Ban from the Oscars: ‘I Certainly Don’t Mean Anyone Any Harm’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Richard Gere is reflecting on his 20-year ban from the Oscars. The 76-year-old actor has a new documentary film out titled Wisdom of Happiness about the Dalai Lama, a long-time friend of his. Since meeting him, Richard has been an outspoken advocate for Tibetan independence. Keep reading to find out more… During the 1993 Academy Awards, he spoke out against China’s policies in Tibet. After that, he wasn’t invited back as a presenter again until …

Richard Gere addresses his 20-year ban from the Oscars stage: 'I do what I do'

"I certainly don't mean anyone any harm," the actor said, reflecting on his divisive remarks advocating for Tibetan independence when he presented at the 1993 ceremony.Oscars/Youtube Richard Gere presents at the 1993 Academy AwardsKey pointsRichard Gere was banned from the Academy Awards for 20 years after advocating for Tibetan independence when he presented at the 1993 ceremony.Gere said he didn't take the ban personally and didn't "mean anyon…

Richard Gere speaks out on nearly 20-year Oscars absence for controversial Tibet comments

Richard Gere discussed his Oscars absence, activism inspired by the Dalai Lama, and his concerns about President Donald Trump's impact on America in an interview with Variety on Wednesday.

Richard Gere says 20 years away from the Oscars never hurt him but Trump’s ‘crude mentality’ still astonishes him

Actor Richard Gere offered a rare reflection on why he stayed away from the Oscars for nearly two decades, and he told Variety he never took the academy’s response to his past remarks too personally. Gere was essentially sidelined after going off script at the 1993 Academy Awards and condemning China’s “horrendous, horrendous human rights issue” in Tibet. Looking back, he said the academy’s reaction didn’t bother him the way some might expect. “…

Richard Gere: How His 1993 Speech Led to a 20-Year Ban From the Oscars

During the 65th Academy Awards in 1993, Richard Gere—known for his iconic roles in Pretty Woman and Chicago—took the stage to present the award for Best Art Direction. What should have been a standard, scripted introduction turned into a historic moment. Gere addressed an issue far beyond Hollywood glitz, speaking out about human rights abuses involving Tibet and China.The Speech That Sparked ControversyOn stage, Gere began his speech by noting …