Academy Launches 'Formal Review' of Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock at Oscars
28.03.2022 - 23:17
/ etonline.com
Will Smith and Chris Rock that took place during Sunday’s94 annual Academy Awards.“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show,” the statement released on Monday reads.
“We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law." On Sunday, the star abruptly walked onstage and slapped Rock with an open hand, on the face, after the alum made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. While taking the stage to present, Rock quipped, «Jada, I love ya., can't wait to see it,» referencing her shaved head. The actress has been vocal about her struggles with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder which causes bald spots and hair loss.
After delivering the slap, Smith returned to his seat and yelled, «Leave my wife's name out of your f**king mouth.» Soon after, Smith took the stage and accepted his first Oscar for Best Actor. The Academy released a statement condemning Smith’s actions. «The Academy does not condone violence of any form,» read the statement.
«Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.» In addition, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that they were aware of the incident and thatRock declined to press charges. «LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,» the statement read.
The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the
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