Will Smith announced tonight that he will be giving up his membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a few days later. he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars cover the ceremony and the conversation. Rock made a malicious joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
In a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter, Smith says:
I have responded directly to the Academy’s disciplinary notice and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards were shocking, painful, and inexplicable. The list of people I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many dear friends and loved ones, all present and the global audience back home..I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I have deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate for their extraordinary work. I’m hurt. I want to focus back on the people who deserve attention for their accomplishments and allow the Academy to return to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. I therefore resign as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any other consequences the Board deems appropriate. Change takes time, and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never let violence overwhelm reason again.
The Academy has released its own statement for Everyone. David Rubin, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said on behalf of the organization: “We have received and accepted the immediate resignation of Mr Will Smith from the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Cinematography. We will continue to take disciplinary action against Mr. Smith for violating the Academy Standards of Conduct, ahead of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.”
Smith’s statement today comes days after he released his first statement on his Instagram, apologizing to Rock and the Academy for his actions. Then he wrote:
Violence in all its forms is toxic and destructive. My behavior at the Oscars last night was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but one joke about Jada’s state of health was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.
I want to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am ashamed and my actions do not represent the man I want to be. There is no room for violence in a world of love and compassion.
I also want to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees, and all the people watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has tarnished what was once a beautiful journey for all of us.
I am in the process of working.
Best regards,
Will
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