UPDATE: Academy condemns Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock, saying it has started a formal review and will “explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law.'
, saying that it's reviewing the matter.
“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show," the Academy said in a statement on Monday. "We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law." Smith, who went on to win his first Oscar for best actor later in the night, responded to a joke regarding his wife by getting on stage and hitting Rock. During the award presentation for best documentary feature, Rock said he was excited for Jada Pinkett Smith to star in"G.I. Jane 2," referring to her shaved head.Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the show Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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