“I will accept the consequences”: Will Smith resigns from The Academy after controversy with Chris Rock

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During the 2022 Oscar Awards, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for a prank he played on actress Jada Pinkett Smith, his wife. The conduct has caused controversy since then and the only one who has spoken on the subject has been the actor, who has apologized on several occasions for his behavior at the ceremony, which has led him to officially resign from the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Hollywood movies.

Through a statement published by The Hollywood Reporter, the actor who won the Best Actor award for ‘King Richard’ at the 94th Academy Awards; he announced that he was resigning from his position within the Academy. This as an action of repentance for his actions, since he considers that they were “inexcusable” and as such, he would accept the consequences that the behavior that he presented during the film ceremony may have.

My actions (…) were shocking, painful and inexcusable. The list of people I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all the attendees and global audiences at home,” he commented.

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On the other hand, this resignation of being part of the Academy works as an apology towards the institution, who attended the event, the acting guild and Hollywood; since he considers that he deprived the nominees and all those who were part of the celebration, to enjoy it and celebrate what the world of cinema is.

“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. My heart is broken. I want to refocus on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to return.” to the incredible work you do to support creativity and art in film.

Will Smith’s resignation from The Academy excludes him from being able to vote in the ceremony it organizes, such as the 2022 Oscar Awards. However, he can still be nominated and attend future celebrations of this organization; In addition, he will be able to keep the golden statuette that he has achieved throughout his career and that he obtained precisely in this controversial edition.

La Academia responde a Will Smith

After Will Smith’s statement, the Academy has accepted the resignation and, in turn, has given a few words about it. According to THR, the film organization has processed the interpreter’s resignation, but the matter will not end there, as they will continue with the disciplinary processes they have underway for the violation of the institution’s Standards of Conduct.

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We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, prior to our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.”

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Since the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock occurred, The Academy stated that they would not tolerate any type of violence within their ceremony, facilities and guild; for which they condemned the interpreter’s actions. Later, they announced that they had started an investigation into the case, to define what kind of sanctions the protagonist of ‘King Richard’ should be given.

He will fully accept any and all consequences,” Smith said.

It will be until April 18 that the world knows what consequences Will Smith will face for slapping Chris Rock, after he joked about the baldness caused by alopecia that Jada Pinkett Smith, the actor’s wife. Meanwhile, the comedian has only commented on one of his show (via Variety), that he is still processing what happened at the ceremony.

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