A decision has been made. Less than two weeks after the 2022 Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Will Smith’s punishment for slapping Chris Rock across the face.“The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr.
Smith exhibit on stage,” a letter sent by Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson on Friday, April 8, reads. “During our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room.
For this, we are sorry. This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, viewers and our Academy family around the world, and we fell short — unprepared for the unprecedented.
Today, the Board of Governors convened a meeting to discuss how best to respond to Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars, in addition to accepting his resignation.
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