Controversial Hollywood stars not stripped of Oscars, others who refused acceptance of Academy Award

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In the rippling wake of Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, many are calling for the organization to strip Smith of his coveted golden statue.

The actor took home the best actor award for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams in "King Richard," and what was supposed to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

A number of stars in Hollywood have taken sides on how they feel about the incident including comedian Jim Carrey, who said he was "sickened" by the moment," and show co-host Wanda Sykes, who told Ellen DeGeneres that she was disappointed with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' decision to allow Smith to accept his award, describing the move as "gross." The Academy has since claimed that they asked Smith to leave, but he refused.They also said Wednesday that they're having "disciplinary proceedings." Podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan also slammed Smith for slapping Rock and questioned the Academy for letting him accept the award and give an extended speech. "It sets a terrible precedent in so many different ways," Rogan said during Tuesday's episode of his podcast, the "Joe Rogan Experience."  "It sets a terrible precedent for comedy clubs.