After facing backlash for his 'slap' stint at the Oscars, Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Will's move comes before the chances of him facing possible expulsion or suspension were being speculated after he 'punched' Chris Rock during last Sunday¡¯s Oscars telecast.?
Smith touted his actions as ¡°shocking, painful and inexcusable¡± in a statement.He also said that he is willing to accept any additional consequences that the Academy¡¯s Board of Governors would deem fit.?
According to Variety, his statement reads:?
¡°The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home."?
He further added, "I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.¡±?
¡°I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film,¡± he stated, concluding with ¡°change takes time, and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.¡±?
Several reports The Academy later said it asked Smith to leave the ceremony, and he refused.?
On Monday, Smith finally apologized to Rock. In a statement, he wrote: ¡°I was out of line, and I was wrong.¡±
He added that he reacted emotionally because ¡°a joke about Jada¡¯s medical condition was too much for me to bear.¡±
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