Oscars 2022: Will Smith resigns from the Academy;  understand

Oscars 2022: Will Smith resigns from the Academy; understand

After slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

After Will Smith slap Chris Rock during the ceremony of Oscars 2022, the Academy scheduled a meeting to decide whether to suspend or expel the actor. However, even before knowing the result, Smith decided to leave and resigned his place at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

According to the variety, in a statement, Smith called his actions “shocking, painful and unforgivable” and explained that he will accept any further consequences that the Academy’s Board of Governors deems appropriate.

“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris [Rock], your family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, everyone in attendance and the global audience at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I have deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their outstanding work. I’m heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the amazing work it does to support creativity and art in film.” Smith.

Oscar: Why did Will Smith punch Chris Rock?

The confusion started after a joke from Chris Rock about the hair of Jada Pinkett-Smithwife of Will. Quickly, Smith took the stage of the ceremony and assaulted rock with a slap in the face. rock then tried to continue the presentation, while Will Smithback at his desk, yelling, “Get my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.”

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