'I will fully accept any and all consequences.' Will Smith resigns his Academy membership in Chris Rock slap fallout.
Rock, meanwhile, has refrained from commenting too deeply on the slap. He told a crowd at a comedy showSmith, who has been one of Hollywood's most bankable stars for decades, had made his name as a star of blockbusters such as"Independence Day" and the"Men in Black" franchise. But he mixed in serious dramatic roles, such as in"Ali" and"The Pursuit of Happyness," in what seemed like a quest for Oscars glory.
The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, 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. I am heartbroken.
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. Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.
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