The blow that Will Smith gave Chris Rock in the last edition of the Oscars continues to be talked about due to the serious consequences in the career of the recent winner of the statuette. In this scenario, the actor surprised the industry by resigning from the Academy.
“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken,” he said in a statement to Variety.
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As recalled, a disciplinary procedure was initiated against Smith for violations of the Academy’s Rules of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and the fact of compromising the integrity of the Academy.
During the ceremony, the actor was asked to leave after the embarrassing altercation, but the Hollywood star refused and received his golden statuette as best actor for his role in the film “King Richard: A Winning Family”.
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Will Smith’s speech at the 2022 Oscars
Certainly, Will Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a shocking event that has divided the industry and fans. His speech when he was awarded did not help to quell the controversy either because in a certain way he justified his behavior during the gala.
The Chris Rock prank that unleashed Will Smith’s fury
Chris Rock publicly mocked Jada Pinkett’s alopecia, who showed an obvious gesture of discomfort. According to TMZ, the protagonist of “They are like children” stated that she was unaware of her condition and that she had no bad intentions at the time of making the joke about her look.
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