Will Smith's apology: 10 times other celebrities said they were sorry amid scandals
03.04.2022 - 14:27
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Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, days after he released an apology for slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars. Smith announced his resignation Friday, saying he had "betrayed the trust of the academy" in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "I have directly responded to the academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct.
My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful and inexcusable.The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the academy," Smith said. Smith added that he "deprived other nominees and winners" of their chance to celebrate and said he will accept any further consequences from the board. Smith kept his Oscar in hand as he danced with party guests before making an early departure. (Getty Images) "We have received and accepted Mr.
Will Smith's immediate resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences," David Rubin, president of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said in a statement. "We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18." The "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" also publicly apologized to Rock. "My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.
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