Will Smith
Pjb / Sipa / ShutterstockAccepting his punishment. Will Smith The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reacted to the decision to ban him from all Oscar events for 10 years as punishment for slapping him. Chris Rock Across the face
“I accept and respect the decision of the academy,” he said King Richard The star, 53, said in a statement Page six Friday, April 8th.
Earlier in the day, the academy announced that it had reached a decision after conducting a formal review of Smith’s activities during the 2022 Oscars. “The 94th Oscar was intended to celebrate the many people in our community who have done incredible things this past year; However, those moments were filled with unacceptable and harmful behavior. We saw Mr. Smith perform on stage, “said a letter from the president of the academy. David Rubin And CEO Don Hudson Friday is read. “During our telecast, we did not properly address the situation in the room. For this, we are sorry. It was an opportunity to set an example for our guests, visitors and our academy family around the world, and we were unprepared – unprepared for the unprecedented. “
The statement concluded: “Today, the Board of Governors called for a meeting to discuss his resignation as well as how to best respond to Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars.” The Board has decided that for 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith will not be allowed to attend any of the Academy’s events or programs, in person or in person, which is not limited to the Academy Awards. “
About two weeks later the board meeting was held on Friday through Zoom Fresh Prince of Bell-Air Alum’s quarrel with Rock, 57.
During the Oscars, Smith slapped the comedian after the joke. Jada Pinkett SmithShave your head. (The Red table talk The 50-year-old host has alopecia. The longest yard The star later exclaimed Bad guys The star makes a storm on stage. When Smith returned to his seat, he shouted at Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.”
In addition to addressing his behavior during his tearful acknowledgment speech, Smith formally apologized to Rock via Instagram the next day.
“All forms of violence are toxic and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and unforgivable, “Smith wrote, adding:” I want to apologize publicly, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my work does not indicate the person I want to be. There is no place for violence in the world of love and compassion. ”
One week after the Oscars, Smith resigned from the academy, meaning that Rubin stated in an April 1 statement that some possible punishments, such as suspension or expulsion of his membership, “no longer exist.”
The “Just the Two of Us” actor said in a statement at the time that he had “deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and celebrate for their outstanding work. I am very upset. We want to allow qualified and academia to return to incredible work to support creativity and art in film. “
Smith continued: “So, I am resigning from the membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any further consequences if the Board deems it appropriate.”
