Chris Rock, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Shutterstock (3)Will Smith Resigns from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a few days after the slap Chris Rock Sunday, March 27 at the 94th Academy Awards on Live TV.
“I have responded directly to the notice of the academy’s disciplinary hearing, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My work at the 94th Academy Awards was shocking, painful and unforgivable. The list of those I’ve hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dearest friends and loved ones, everyone in attendance, and the worldwide audience at home. I have betrayed the trust of the academy, “Smith, 53, said in a statement on Friday, April 1. Diversity.
“I have deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and celebrate for their outstanding work. I’m very upset. I want to acknowledge their achievements and allow the academy to return to the incredible work of supporting creativity and art in film, “he continued.” So, I am resigning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences I will accept any further consequences if I think so. “
David Rubin, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, soon issued a response.
“We have received and accepted the immediate resignation of Mr. Will Smith from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,” said Rubin. Our weekly. “We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary action against Mr. Smith for violating the Academy’s Code of Conduct, before our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.”
At the Oscars, Rock did a joke Jada Pinkett SmithIts shaved head during the presentation of the award for best documentary feature. Jada, 50, who suffers from hair loss due to alopecia, has turned a blind eye to references to her appearance.
Her husband, on her part, stunned the audience when she went on stage and slapped Rock. As soon as he returned to his seat Fresh Prince of Bell-Air Alum has been seen repeatedly saying, “Put my wife’s name out of your mouth.”
Later that night, Will addressed the event while receiving the Best Actor award for his performance King Richard.
“Oh man. Richard Williams He was a staunch defender of his family, “said a native of Philadelphia. “I am called upon to love and protect people in my life and to be a river for my people. I know what we do, you will be able to take the abuse. You need to be able to tell people crazy about you. People need to be able to disrespect you in this business. And you have to laugh, you have to pretend it’s okay. “
He added: “I would like to apologize to the academy. I would like to apologize to all my fellow nominated candidates. Thank you for this moment. And thank you to Richard and the whole Williams family. Thanks. I hope the academy will invite me again. “
Chris Rock and Will Smith
Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times / ShutterstockA source said that the award show ended after a while Us That rock was basically rehearsing his speech without mentioning Jada. Insiders noted, “Will was not present [the] Exercise. “
Us Also confirmed that Big up There was no plan to bring charges against him after the public outcry. The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Sunday that “LAPD investigating agencies are aware of an incident between two people during the Academy Awards ceremony.” “One person is involved in slapping another. The person involved has refused to lodge a complaint with the police station. If the parties involved request a police report at a later date, the LAPD will be available to complete an investigation report. ”
The South Carolina native, who has previously worked on separate projects with Will and Jada, broke her silence on Wednesday, March 30, during a comedy show at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, Massachusetts.
“What’s up, Boston?” He asked the audience. “How was your weekend? I’m still processing what happened.” One eyewitness said privately Us That audience “laughed a lot and it really reduced the excitement for the rock” and it was a “great show”. The next night, he turned off a fan on a second show who shouted “F-K Will Smith” from the audience. Rock responded with “No, no, no, no, no” before continuing his set.
