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Kevin E G Perry

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap at Oscars

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Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the wake of the incident where he slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars.

In a statement, Smith called his actions “shocking, painful and inexcusable”.

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