Looks like a slap to the Hollywood star will Smith The loud noises during the Oscars, which sparked an uproar and controversy over the past few days, did not subside.
After his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood, the latter responded to the matter.
Continue disciplinary action
Academy President David Rubin said in a statement Friday that the academy has accepted Smith’s resignation but will continue with disciplinary action, which may result in additional penalties, according to the American celebrity magazine People.
As Rubin explained, “We will continue to proceed with our disciplinary action against Mr. Smith for violation of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, prior to the next Board meeting scheduled for April 18.
“unjustified”
It is noteworthy that the actor will Smith He quit the Academy on Friday, saying his slapping of host Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Academy Awards was “shocking, hurtful, and inexcusable.”
And he explained in his statement that he betrayed the confidence of the Academy and deprived the candidates and other winners of their opportunity to celebrate and celebrate their exceptional work, stressing that he was sad.
Will Smith and his wife (Archyde.com archive)
He also 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.”
He also indicated that change takes time and that he is committed to doing the work to ensure that violence is not allowed to prevail over reason again.
joke about his wife
Smith was reported to have taken to stage during the Oscars Sunday and slapped Rock after he made fun of his wife’s appearance.
Less than an hour later, Smith gave a speech in which he cried on stage as he received the Best Actor award for his role in “King Richard”.
Will Smith in tears (Archyde.com archive)
While Rock in his joke about Smith’s wife, Jedda Pinkett Smith, referred to the 1997 movie “GI Jane” in which actress Demi Moore shaved off her hair, it was not clear if Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith had an illness. cause hair loss.