Academy members 'split' over decision to strip Will Smith of his Oscar after Chris Rock slap
ok.co.ukAcademy governors are allegedly struggling to decide if to take back Will Smith’s Oscar in the wake of his actions on Sunday 27 March.
Will, 53, shocked the world after slapping comedian Chris Rock across the face while he was presenting the Oscars ceremony. Chris, 57, had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair, which she shaved off as a result of her alopecia.
Will went on to apologise for his actions, where he branded Chris’ joke as being “too much for me to bear”. Part of his lengthy apology read: “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.
My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally." The Suicide Squad actor is since thought to have resigned from the Academy after governors launched a review into what to do as a consequence of Will hitting Chris.
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