Will Smith has resigned from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences!
The 53-year-old actor has been the focal point of worldwide attention all week after slapping 57-year-old comedian Chris Rock on stage during the live Oscars telecast on Sunday night.
Rock drew Smith’s ire after making a bald joke at the expense of the Independence Day star’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from hair loss related to alopecia. Related: Former Co-Star Describes How Will Smith ‘Bullied And Humiliated’ Him On ‘Ali’ Set On Friday afternoon, the Men In Black alum took the most significant step so far in the aftermath of the on-screen slap, officially resigning from The Academy in the midst of the organization’s investigation into his conduct at the high-profile awards show.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon and obtained by multiple media outlets, including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, Smith revealed he is stepping away from his membership in the prestigious organization.
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