Pinkett Smith attended Shonda Rhimes’ Performing Arts Center grand opening in Los Angeles on Saturday. FOX13
Will Smith vs. Chris Rock: What led up to the Oscars slap and what happened after
"I accept and respect the academy’s decision," the actor said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. Academy President David Rubin called for Friday's board meeting just days ago. The meeting was originally scheduled for April 18 but was moved up due to Smith's resignation April 1.Breaking news on "The Slap". The Academy hands down their punishment to Will Smith. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?su... Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com/ Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: https://twitter.com/livenowfox Raw and unfiltered.
"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.
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