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Will Smith To Face Disciplinary Action From Academy

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After Chris Rock dismissed all options of legal action against Will Smith, the Academy said it was mulling punishment including possible expulsion of Smith for his public outrage at the Oscar ceremony.

Highlights:

• Chris Rock was allowed to take legal action against Will Smith
• Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Smith
• Smith was given the best actor Oscar
• Academy could punish Smith for his behavior

What Were The Legal Options For Chris Rock?

Will Packer, the show’s producer, said that he sat with police officers and Chris Rock to discuss the legal options Rock could choose against Will Smith. The officers said that they could arrest Smith if Rock could press charges. But Chris said that he was fine. Los Angeles police officers laid all options before Chris Rock but he said no to all those options.

Would The Academy Punish Will Smith?

Would The Academy Punish Will Smith

Will Smith was awarded the best actor Oscar award soon after he slapped Chris Rock in full public view. Chris Rock, a standup comedian, mocked Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett for her hair loss. Smith couldn’t accept the joke and slapped Rock before the audience.

The Academy allowed the function to proceed after the public display of the outrage. Will Smith was awarded and the audience cheered for Smith. Soon after he was asked to leave the event but he denied it and insisted on staying.

Will Smith is the fifth black man to win a leading actor Oscar but the Academy is serious about taking action against Smith. He could be expelled from the industry for indecent behavior.

Will Smith To Face Disciplinary Action From Academy

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Smith Apologized To Chris Rock After Academy’s Criticism

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Will Smith again tendered his apologies for the display of outrage during the Oscar ceremony and this time he apologized to Chris Rock who he slept before the audience.

What Did Smith Say To Chris?

“I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris”, said Smith. But he didn’t stop here and continued to say he was out of line and he was wrong. He was embarrassed and his actions were not indicative of the man he wanted to be. He wrote his apology on Instagram.

Smith further maintained that his behavior on Academy Awards night was unacceptable and inexcusable. He said he would like to apologize to the Williams Family and his King Richard Family. His apologies came after the Academy condemned his behavior and said that they were looking at possible sanctions.

How The Oscar Academy Reacted To Smith’s Behavior?

The Academy condemned the incident and announced a formal review of the incident to explore further actions according to the Bylaws, Standards of Conduct, and California law. It is after this announcement that Smith tearfully apologized to his fellow nominees and the Academy.

Smith Apologized To Chris Rock After Academy’s Criticism

What Was That Incident?

The 94th Academy Awards function was in full progression when actor and comedian Rock quipped a joke on Smith’s wife Pinkett Smith. But it didn’t go down well with Smith. Pinkett Smith is suffering from an ailment and the joke was about her medical illness.

Pinkett Smith has alopecia and facing the loss of hair due to this medical condition. And she appeared at the ceremony with a closely cropped head. Chris Rock commented that she looks like G.I. Jane 2 star. It is a film … Read the rest