‘Heartbroken’: Will Smith Announces He’s Resigned From The Academy
Will Smith announced Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and admitted he’s “heartbroken” about having to do so following “disciplinary” steps by the Oscars over him slapping Chris Rock.
“I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct,” the 53-year-old actor shared in a statement, reported Deadline.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” he added. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris [Rock], 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.”
“I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work,” Smith continued. “I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate.”
In the wake of slapping Chris Rock at the #Oscars, Will Smith has resigned from the Academy: https://t.co/ee1TmcKdIT pic.twitter.com/iuXKACxDBC
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 1, 2022
The “Men In Black” star closed out his statement admitting that “change takes time,” and that he’s “committed to doing the work to ensure” that he never again allows “violence to overtake reason.”
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