Will Smith resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock

Even before the possible expulsion fromAcademy for aggression a Chris Rock on the night of Oscar, Will Smith he decided to expect everything and resign from the association. The actor is facing the biggest crisis in his career and the current danger, so far, is that he will also withdraw the Oscar, due to opening a file of the same Academy.

In the announcement, Will Smith outlined his actions “Surprising, painful and unlikely of reasons”, but he will also accept any other consequences arising from the Academy. The actor then continued: “The list of those I hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my friends and loved ones, everyone who attended the ceremony, and everyone in the world watching from home. I broke the trust of the Academy. I deprived the other nominees and winners of their chance to celebrate and celebrate for their great work. I’m ashamed”.

Will Smith also admitted that he knew how his actions overshadowed the other winners: “I want to turn the attention to those who deserve for their achievements and allow the Academy to return to their immense work supporting creativity and the art in film. Changes take time and I work hard to ensure that I will never let violence overwhelm the cause “.

The president ofAcademy, David Rubinresponded to Smith’s resignation, saying: “We have received and accepted the immediate resignation of mr. Will Smith from the Academy. However, we will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against mr. Smith for violating the Academy’s standards of conduct. The point is on the agenda at our next meeting, April 18 ”.

So far, therefore, the Oscar has not been revoked and the decision will be made in the coming weeks by the Academy.

Source: Various