Memorable Moments From The 94th Annual Academy Awards

New details have emerged surrounding the question of why Will Smith wasn’t removed from the 94th Academy Awards following his viral smacking of Chris Rock. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after striking Rock but, they claim, he refused to do so. "Jada, ‘GI Jane 2,’ I can’t wait to see it," Rock said on stage in front of the Oscars audience, including to an unhappy Pinkett Smith.  The actress has been publicly outspoken about how she deals with alopecia – an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.

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to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.

Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has said. It comes as many questioned why the former Fresh Prince was allowed to remain seated in the front row after the incident. "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," the academy said in a statement.

© (photo credit: JPOST STAFF) Breaking news Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars ceremony after he slapped presenter Chris Rock but refused, Hollywood's film academy said on Wednesday as it started a process that could lead to the best actor winner's expulsion from the group. During the live telecast, Smith strode up to the stage after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife, then smacked the comedian's face. The actor returned to his seat and twice yelled an obscenity at Rock.

“I don’t have a bunch of shit about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend,” he told the audience. “I’m still kind of processing what happened.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is beginning “disciplinary proceedings” against Will Smith — and they have already revealed some shocking new details about what happened in the wake of the incident!

Shortly after Will Smith and Chris Rock’s confrontation during the 2022 Oscars, the Academy requested the departure of the King Richard star.

It’s been almost 48 hours since “CODA” made history by winning Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars, but all the entertainment industry can seem to talk about are Will Smith‘s actions during the telecast. Now, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are beginning their investigation.

slapping Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Wednesday, as the organization began initiating disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violating their code of conduct.“Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said.“While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently,” the group added.The academy said Smith will be able to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.Disciplinary action for the actor could include expulsion, suspension, or other sanctions.Smith on Sunday night stormed the stage and smacked Rock before returning to his seat to scream profanity at the presenter, who had made a crack about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s baldness.After the primetime meltdown, Smith stayed at the award’s ceremony and even received a standing ovation while accepting a Best Actor Oscar for his role in “King Richard.”In the days since the shocking televised slap, the academy has released numerous statements “condemning” and expressing outrage over Smith’s behavior.The group on Wednesday continued denouncing Smith.“Mr.

Will Smith following the onstage incident between him and Chris Rock at the 94 annual Academy Awards Sunday.In a new statement released Wednesday afternoon, the Academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony following the incident but refused.«The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy,» the letter began.Smith will have 15 days' notice of a vote, which will be conducted by the board regarding a course of action for the actor and will also have the opportunity to be heard by the board beforehand through a written response.

Oscars 2022 organisers asked Will Smith to leave the Academy Awards following his incident with Chris Rock but the actor refused.The Academy has started their inquiry into the incident which occurred after Chris made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.Their statement read: "'The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy."Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated."While we would like to clarify that Mr.

More details about the investigation into Will Smith following him hitting Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards over the weekend have been revealed.

Clayton Davis Days after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Oscars telecast, the Board of Governors held an emergency meeting to discuss the best actor winner’s consequences. He faces “suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted.”The Academy released a statement:The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.Consistent with the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, as well as California law, Mr.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Tuesday that it is investigating the dust-up between Will Smith and Chris Rock and asked for patience from its members in a letter amplifying the probe. "Sunday’s telecast of the 94th Oscars was meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year.

LAPD arrived at Will Smith’s Los Angeles home on Tuesday to investigate a possible drone flying over the residence.

As reports continue to surface regarding Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock – and the slap heard around the world on Oscars night Sunday, so has fans' input. On Sunday, Smith slapped Rock following a joke he made about Pinkett Smith's balding head.The star has been open about her struggle with hair loss in the past.  Smith has since apologized and noted that "a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally." Since the recent events, the stars' lives have seen a bright spotlight shine on them, and aspects like a four-minute-long fan compilation video from 2020 has bubbled up to the surface.The clip features one of the couple's – and their family's – most candid moments on "Red Table Talk":  Jada's "entanglement" with singer, August Alsina, and the Smiths' journey.

Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022.TV stand-up Katherine suggested Smith should have ditched the annual award ceremony and stayed at home if he couldn't take a joke.The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star walked up on stage to slap Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday March 27 in a moment which has since gone viral with millions of views.It came after Rock made a hair joke about Will's fellow actor and wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has a hair-loss condition called alopecia.The joke compared Jada to G.I Jane - a character with a shaved head played by Demi Moore in the 1997 film of the same name.Will, who later won Best Actor for his performance in King Richard, issued a formal apology for his behaviour.Katherine has since taken to to social media to offer her view on the shocking ceremony moment, which left the room full of Hollywood stars speechless in its aftermath.Katherine discussed the altercation with her followers on her Instagram Stories, later sharing some of her fans' views.One fan told Ryan: "I don’t condone what he did, violence is never the answer but just because Chris is a ‘comedian’, it means Will has to sit and watch his wife be insulted? Chris shouldn’t have said it, Will shouldn’t have hit him."Replying to the comment, Katherine said: "Yes, he has to sit and watch his wife be insulted, yes that’s the point of the celeb monologue.She then added: "Can’t take a joke, stay home,"Later on, another user felt there was a lack of attention being given to Jada's hair-loss condition.They wrote: "I felt the same initially about Smith (get back in your box, dude) but the focus on the slap itself and not the humiliation of a Black woman with a condition on a world stage surely isn’t being given

The Smith family is clearly still processing their eventful weekend.

according to Deadline. “As our industry recognizes ‘CODA’ with its highest honor, we’re excited once again to bring this moving film to theaters so that audiences can share in the experience of watching it together,” said Erica Anderson, an Apple Original Films and Apple+ executive.

Wanda Sykes called out the Academy for allowing Will Smith to stay at the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock on stage. Sykes, who served as a co-host for the award show Sunday night, recalled her version of events during a preview of Thursday's episode of "The Ellen Show." The actress revealed she had just introduced Rock and was in the middle of changing into her pajamas for a later bit when the slap happened. As she returned to watch Rock present an Oscar, she told Ellen DeGeneres Smith was walking back to his seat and then started cursing.

Will Smith after an old clip showing him kissing Alicia Silverstone at an awards show resurfaced. The Mask star, 60, has shared his thoughts on Will's outburst at the Oscars, saying that the actor should have been arrested for slapping Chris Rock on stage.