India, March 3 -- While the 97th Academy Awards promised a night full of glamour and some of the best-dressed celebrities lighting up the red carpet, not all faces were present. Behind the glittering allure of Hollywood's biggest night, there are some familiar names who have been notably absent from the Academy Awards, either because they've been banned or simply disappeared from the scene. Here are those exiled from the prestigious event, and the reasons behind their absence are as scandalous as they are unforgettable.

Let's start with the most talked-about Oscars moment in recent memory. Will Smith was banned from attending the Academy Awards and all Oscars-related events for 10 years after his infamous slap of Chris Rock during the 20...