Will Smith Discussed Oscars Scandal, Potential Consequences on Zoom Call With Academy Members

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Following his now-viral Oscars slap, Will Smith sat down with members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to discuss the next steps.Us Weekly confirms that the Academy “has talked to all parties involved,” including Smith, 53, and Chris Rock. “Will was told that his actions would have consequences,” a source says, adding that the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum “apologized again” to the organization over Zoom. (Reps did not immediately respond for comment.)The Will author stormed the stage at the Dolby Theatre during the awards ceremony on Sunday, March 27, to defend wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who was the subject of Rock’s joke about a G.I.

Jane sequel. The Red Table Talk host, 50, has lost hair due to alopecia, and her husband later told his Instagram followers that he “reacted emotionally” to the quip.“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,” the King Richard actor wrote in a statement on Monday, March 28, extending a public apology to Rock. “I was out of line and I was wrong.

I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”Multiple sources later confirmed to Us that Smith has not spoken with Rock privately about the incident.