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flag Richard Gere says he was barred from the Oscars for 20 years after 1993 remarks supporting Tibetan independence, which he defends as a human rights stance.

flag Richard Gere has publicly discussed being excluded from the Oscars for two decades after his 1993 on-stage remarks advocating for Tibetan independence during the awards ceremony. flag Speaking in a recent interview, he said he stands by his stance on human rights and compassion, aligning with the Dalai Lama’s teachings, and does not view the ban personally. flag He emphasized his intent was to promote peace, not to cause harm, and noted he has not been formally invited back despite a 2013 return to present awards. flag The Academy has not commented on his eligibility or the incident.

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