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Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

LOS ANGELES — Five days after sending a shock wave through Hollywood by striking presenter Chris Rock on live television, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2022

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap

"My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," he said.

Axios · Apr 1, 2022

The fallout continues: Will Smith faces expulsion after Chris Rock slapgate

Will Smith faces suspension, expulsion or other sanctions after he slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. 

The New Daily · Mar 31, 2022

Will Smith 'refused to leave' Oscars after hitting Chris Rock and faces disciplinary proceedings

Organisers of trhe Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, claim that Will Smith was asked to leave but refused to

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2022

Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars after Rock Slap

Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star. Smith could face expulsion from the Academy for the open-handed slap, which came moments before he was handed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

Fox News host blasted for ‘racist’ comments on the Will Smith Oscars fallout

The Fox News host advocated on her show that the Oscar-winning actor shouldn’t be allowed back to future Academy Award ceremonies

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Even with a ratings win, Oscars lose with Will Smith’s slap: ‘Everyone was disappointed’

LOS ANGELES — One day after Will Smith struck Chris Rock across the face during Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards, the shock waves from what some were calling “the slap heard around the world” continued to reverberate throughout Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022

Oscars bosses ‘condemn’ Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock and announce formal review

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it “condemned” the actions of Smith, who later went on to win the Oscar for best actor

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022