Try refreshing your browser, or 'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from film academy after 'inexcusable' slap incident at Oscars Back to video“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. At the Oscars ceremony last Sunday, Smith strode up to the stage after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, then smacked Rock across the face. It was unclear whether Rock was aware that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition that causes hair loss. David Rubin, president of the film academy, said on Friday that the group accepted Smith’s resignation but would continue with disciplinary proceedings that could lead to additional sanctions. In his statement, Smith added: “Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.”

Source: National Post April 02, 2022 22:29 UTC