LATEST: Will Smith resigned his membership from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor announced.
Will Packer speaks to ABC News in an exclusive interview about the moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage.Will Smith resigned his membership from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, the actor announced Friday.
beginning disciplinary procedures"I have directly responded to the Academy's disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct," Smith said in a statement."My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable."
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