Will Smith Resigns From Academy After Oscars Slapping Incident

US actor Will Smith has decided to resign from the Oscars Academy after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during last awards ceremony on Sunday.

GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that Will Smith had during the award ceremony hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke on his wife’s balding situation.

Though Chris Rock had tendered apologies when he received his award that Sunday and made other allusions of contrition, Friday’s statement indicating he would resign from the academy was about the most contrite effort made. It also came on the wings of alleged moves by the academy to sanction him.

He said:

“I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.

“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. 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.

“So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate. Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.”

GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the Academy which has accepted the decision of Will Smith to resign, has, however, said that other disciplinary measures would proceed.

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