Will Smith

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he was slapped in the face by comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

– said the player.

He added that he was ready to accept the additional consequences of his actions, which he called “shocking, painful and unforgivable”.

Chris Rock and Will Smith

Academy Film President David Rubin said the organization had accepted Will Smith’s resignation. The film academy management will continue disciplinary proceedings against the actor.

Recall that at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock from the Dolby Theater stage for joking about his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith. Chris Rock compared Jada with the heroine of the movie “GI Jane” – the fact is that the actress suffers from alopecia (abnormal hair loss).

Jada Pinkett Smith

It’s worth noting that this year Will Smith was awarded the Oscar for the first time in the “Best Actor” nomination for his role in the drama “King Richard”. He played Richard Williams, the father and coach of famous American tennis players, in the movie. During her acceptance speech, Smith apologized to her colleagues for her behavior. Chris Rock also did not continue with the scandal and reported the actor to the police.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

The withdrawal from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences means Will Smith can no longer vote for Oscar-nominated films each year. However, his acting or directing work may still be considered and nominated for an Oscar in the future.