Will Smith took home the Oscar for best actor shortly after he slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face. The move by the 53-year-old actor left viewers stunned and the lack of acknowledgement by the Academy confused many.
By Monday afternoon, the Academy had condemned Smith's actions and announced a formal review of the incident had been launched.
Prior to that, the Academy released a short statement hours after the event concluded saying it doesn't "condone violence of any form." So, what happens to Smith's Oscar for best picture?
The Academy has condoned Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and launched a formal review of the incident. (BACKGRID) ACADEMY'S ‘STANDARD OF CONDUCT’ The Academy Awards released a "Standards of Conduct" for members in 2017, although it doesn't make direct mention of physical violence, according to Variety. "Academy membership is a privilege offered to only a select few within the global community of filmmakers," the "Standards of Conduct" reads. "In addition to achieving excellence in the field of motion picture arts and sciences, members must also behave ethically by upholding the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity." The Academy then released instructions for members to report claims of workplace misconduct in 2018, according to Deadline. "The Academy’s goal is not to be an investigative body, but rather ensure that when a grievance is made, it will go through a fair and methodical process," the Academy's CEO Dawn Hudson said at the time.
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