still Hollywood star Will Smith Famous during the Oscars for fellow humorist Chris Rock, which has sparked widespread controversy over the past few days, is interacting.
In an unexpected move, the international actor tendered his resignation from the Academy that awards the Academy Awards, and said in a statement, “The list of people I have injured is long and includes Chris and his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all who were present and the global audiences at home.”
“I have betrayed the Academy’s trust and deprived the nominees and other winners of their opportunity to celebrate their exceptional work,” the statement added, “Therefore, I am resigning from the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any other consequences the board deems appropriate.”
And the “American Academy of Film Arts and Sciences”, which is responsible for the Oscars, announced on Wednesday that it had asked the actor will Smith Leaving the Oscars following slapping Chris Rock, but he refused.
“While we wish to make clear that Smith was asked to leave the show but declined, we also recognize that we might have handled the situation differently,” she said in a statement.
Membership suspension.. or expulsion
In its statement, the academy added, its board of directors began considering “disciplinary action once morest Will Smith for violating the academy’s policies, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or dangerous behavior, and undermining the integrity of the academy.”
The statement also clarified that the board of directors will decide during a meeting to be held on April 18 whether to take “disciplinary action” once morest the Hollywood star and what this action will be. Such action might include suspension or even expulsion of Will Smith from the Academy.
It is reported that during the live television broadcast of the Academy Awards, Smith took to the stage following Rock joked regarding the appearance of the Hollywood star’s wife, and then slapped the comedian in the face.
Less than an hour later, Smith gave a heartwarming speech on stage as he accepted the Best Actor award for his role in “King Richard”.
He also apologized to The Rock, producers and viewers in a statement Monday, saying his reaction was “emotional.”
Rock joked regarding Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, referring to the 1997 movie “GI Jane” in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head. It was not clear if Rock was aware that Jeda Pinkett Smith had an ailment that causes hair loss.
