Will Smith has formally resigned from The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, sharing the news alongside another apology for his altercation with Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars ceremony.A day after the event (March 28), The Academy revealed it had “officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences”.
Earlier this week, the board confirmed it had since escalated its review and had “initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct”, which may lead to “suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions”.The matter was going to be a focal point at The Academy’s next board meeting (slated for April 18), where Smith was likely to learn of any consequences he’d be handed.
Now, however, Smith has preempted the board’s decision by resigning on his own accord. In a statement shared by Smith’s publicist (via Consequence), the actor said he “will fully accept any and all consequences for [his] conduct”.Smith continued: “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.
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