Will Smith has announced his decision to withdraw from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after punching comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
“I did not justify the academy’s trust. “I am resigning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and I am ready to take whatever punishment the board deems appropriate,” he said.
“94. My performance at the Academy Awards was shocking, painful and unforgivable. The list of people I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many friends and family, audiences and television viewers around the world,” Smith stressed. “Change takes time and I am ready to work to never let violence take over my mind again,” the actor concluded.
Meanwhile, Will will no longer be able to vote for the Oscar nominations, but he himself can be nominated and attend the event.
Recall that the fight took place before the statuette award for best documentary film. Famous comedian Chris Rock announced the contestants of the category. In a short pause, Will’s wife decided to joke about Jada’s hairstyle. By the way, she said that recently her hair fell out due to alopecia. Later, Smith took the stage to take care of the comedian. At this time, the recording of the broadcast was interrupted.
Source: People Talk
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