Mar 27, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Will Smith accepts the award for best actor in a leading role in for his performance in "King Richard" during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
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NEW YORK (77WABC) —The New York Post says the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ‘strongly considered’ kicking actor Will Smith out of the Oscars ceremony after he went onstage and slapped Chris Rock.
The film academy released the statement Monday afternoon, condemning the actor’s violent actions. A spokesperson for the organization said ‘the Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith.”
The Academy does not condone violence of any form.
Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 28, 2022
“The Academy does not condone violence of any form,” according to a tweet in from The Academy. “Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.”
Smith won best actor award for king Richard. The Academy is investigating the incident and could force smith to give back his Oscar. Rock has said he will not press charges. Smith apologized during his tearful acceptance speech.
