Jimmy Kimmel Details Exactly How He’d Have Responded To Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
2 years, 5 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Details Exactly How He’d Have Responded To Will Smith’s Oscars Slap

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel said he has no doubt about how he would have handled Will Smith slapping Chris Rock had he been hosting the Oscars in March. Kimmel has previously joked about running away had he been onstage at the time of Smith’s attack — but on Tuesday’s broadcast of Howard Stern’s Sirius XM radio show, the late night comedian struck a more serious tone. And I think that was one of the drawbacks to having three hosts is it wasn’t clear who should go out there.” Kimmel would have “started talking to Will Smith” and firstly asked him, “What are you doing?” he claimed. Watch Kimmel’s comments here: Elsewhere in Kimmel’s interview with Stern, he revealed how the unexpected shape of the stage caused his pretend-drunk stunt at this year’s Emmy Awards to draw backlash: Advertisement

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Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Will Smith's career in crisis as a ‘long-tail consequence’ of slap incident at Oscars 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 continues to haunt him. Smith reeling from the consequences of his slap incident with Chris Talking about Smith’s situation to In Touch, sources revealed, “Will is facing reality at the moment, and even if he never speaks about 'the slap' again publicly, he's dealing with the ongoing, long-tail consequences of …

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chris Rock reacts to returning as Oscars host after slapgate

India Today  

It has been three years since the infamous slapgate incident from the Oscars, when actor Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada's hair loss condition, aloepecia. Speaking at the Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Rock shared, "This is what I would say: the most miserable people on earth are people that can't forgive. The actor-comedian also …

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes The Naked Truth About The 1 Thing Trump Really Changed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes The Naked Truth About The 1 Thing Trump Really Changed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel said what should’ve been a big moment on the red carpet at Sunday night’s Grammys is proof of just how much the nation has changed in the age of President Donald Trump. Now, it’s like the ninth-craziest thing that happened this weekend.” He recalled a moment during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in 2004. …

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Will Smith took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, delivered …

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jerry Seinfeld says Chris Rock was too ‘shook’ to recreate Will Smith Oscars slap in Unfrosted

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jerry Seinfeld has revealed that he asked Chris Rock to parody …

Twitter reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars monologue, Emma Stone’s response to his Poor Things joke: 'What a prick'
1 year ago

Twitter reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars monologue, Emma Stone’s response to his Poor Things joke: 'What a prick'

Hindustan Times  

At the 96th Academy Awards, comedian and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel returned for the fourth time to host Hollywood’s biggest awards show. Fans discuss Emma’s reaction to Jimmy's joke Some on X speculated about what Emma Stone said to her husband Dave McCary after Jimmy Kimmel joked about the nudity in her Oscar-nominated film Poor Things during the …

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Donald Trump live at Oscars with ‘past your jail time’ remark
1 year ago

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Donald Trump live at Oscars with ‘past your jail time’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Oscars 2024 witnessed some major industry records being made and broken. Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, returning to the Oscars stage for the second consecutive time and fourth time overall, joked about his “review” of his Oscar hosting experience.“Have there ever been worse hosts at the …

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as the Oscars host for the fourth time

Live Mint  

Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced recently. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic broadcast. In the …

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. ABC is turning again to its late-night host a year after bringing Kimmel back for a 2023 ceremony that drew 18.7 million viewers, the most since 2020’s pre-pandemic …

Jada says Will Smith's Oscar slap brought them close after separation: ‘Didn’t come as your wife’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada says Will Smith's Oscar slap brought them close after separation: ‘Didn’t come as your wife’

Hindustan Times  

Jada Pinkett Smith recently opened up about what happened following the infamous Chris Rock-Will Smith Oscars slap. Jada on Oscar slap Talking at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City, as per Variety, Jada shared how the Oscar slap incident let her and Will Smith do ‘some really work together.’ She said, "When I was sitting at the …

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will Smith called her ‘wife’ after Oscars slap
1 year, 5 months ago

Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will Smith called her ‘wife’ after Oscars slap

Hindustan Times  

Will Smith's slap to Chris Rock at the Oscars stage two years ago created headlines. In a new interview with NBC News prime-time special, Jada Pinkett Smith has now revealed that she was surprised for a different reason altogether. Right- Jada Pinkett Smith's reaction when Chris made a joke about her, seconds before the slap. What Jada said During the …

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast
2 years ago

Oscars producer reveals certain Will Smith slap jokes were cut from broadcast

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A producer behind the scenes at this …

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Oscars audience’s reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel appeared to call out the …

Jimmy Kimmel’s 7 best zingers from the 2023 Oscars
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s 7 best zingers from the 2023 Oscars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel predictably took aim at Will Smith’s …

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'
2 years ago

Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Will Smith's slap incident, says 'If anyone commits act of violence...'

India TV News  

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel started the 2023 Academy Awards on a nostalgic yet roasting note. The 95th Academy Awards ceremony kickstarted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday and Kimmel started by joking about last year's Will Smith's infamous slap, but he kept his slap jokes relatively light. "And if any of you get mad at a joke …

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?
2 years ago

Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last year?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Last year’s Oscars will be remembered as …

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel comes out swinging in monologue that tackles Will Smith’s Oscars slap

LA Times  

Well, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel came out swinging when he opened the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host pulled no punches — er, slaps — when he addressed the giant elephant in the room at this year’s Oscars. Awards Here’s the list of 2023 Oscar winners The 2023 Oscar winners include “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” …

Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel jokes he would 'run' away if someone tried to slap him
2 years ago

Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel jokes he would 'run' away if someone tried to slap him

India TV News  

Ace comedian Jimmy Kimmel is all set to host the Oscars this year. The comedian is presenting the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles almost a year after 2022 host Chris Rock was belted by Will Smith after making a joke about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, reports 'Female First UK'. Jimmy went on to …

'If I’m bigger than they are...:' Jimmy Kimmel has plan in place for another slap gate at Oscars
2 years ago

'If I’m bigger than they are...:' Jimmy Kimmel has plan in place for another slap gate at Oscars

Firstpost  

“If somebody comes up on the stage and slaps me? But amid all the excitement, the shadow of last year’s Chris Rock - Will Smith slap gate controversy still looms overs the Oscars. Kimmel also made light of the last Oscar controversy he was involved in, saying that the slap gate scandal had moved his Oscar mistake to the second-biggest …

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year
2 years ago

Oscars 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel explains what he would do if there is ‘another slap’ this year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Academy Awards 2023 host Jimmy Kimmel has outlined what he will …

’Not a victim, baby’: Why Chris Rock did not respond to Will Smith’s Oscar slap
2 years ago

’Not a victim, baby’: Why Chris Rock did not respond to Will Smith’s Oscar slap

Live Mint  

While another Oscar awards ceremony knocks on the door, Chris Rock has finally opened up about the incident during Oscar 2022 that kept people talking for months to come - Will Smith walking up to stage and slapping Chris Rock for a joke on Smith's wife- Jada Pinkett Smith. In a first of Netflix's first live global streaming event, Chris …

Will Smith makes thinly-veiled quip about THAT Chris Rock Oscars slap
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Smith makes thinly-veiled quip about THAT Chris Rock Oscars slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith made a thinly-veiled quip about his Oscars slap in a new TikTok video this week - ahead of the one-year anniversary of his assault on Chris Rock. In the video Smith picks up his Best Actor Academy Award, which he picked up on the night for his role in King Richard, frowns and starts to mouth a question …

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Smith surprises fans with ‘unexpected’ Oscars joke in new video

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The actor has spent much of the last year dealing with the fallout from the …

The Academy admits response to Will Smith’s Oscar slap was ‘inadequate’ and ‘unacceptable’
2 years, 1 month ago

The Academy admits response to Will Smith’s Oscar slap was ‘inadequate’ and ‘unacceptable’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Academy has taken full responsibility for last year’s Oscar fiasco, …

Will Smith fears his Oscars slap incident might affect his film Emancipation, but he 'completely understands'
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Smith fears his Oscars slap incident might affect his film Emancipation, but he 'completely understands'

India Today  

After Will Smith’s controversial appearance at the Oscars 2022 where he slapped comedian Chris Rock, the actor is making a comeback on the big screen. WILL SMITH FEARS NEW RELEASE POST OSCARS ALTERCATION As the actor prepares for a grand comeback, he spoke to Fox 5 and shared how he still fears that release could be affected post the slap …

Jimmy Kimmel will discuss Will Smith and Chris Rock slap at Oscars 2023: 'It's got to come up'
2 years, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel will discuss Will Smith and Chris Rock slap at Oscars 2023: 'It's got to come up'

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his role as the Oscars host at the 2023 ceremony, and the comedian is letting it be known that the subject of Will Smith is certain to come up. Interesting: Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his role as the Oscars host at the 2023 ceremony, and the comedian is letting it be known that the subject of …

Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology for Oscars slap: ‘F*** your hostage video’
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology for Oscars slap: ‘F*** your hostage video’

Hindustan Times  

Days after Will Smith shared a lengthy video apologising to his fans and comedian Chris Rock for slapping him at the Academy Awards earlier this year, the comedian responded to the apology. Speaking at his recent stand-up show in London, Chris dismissed the apology as a ‘hostage video’ and made jokes about the incident, saying the incident did hurt. As …

Chris Rock hits out at Will Smith’s ‘hostage video’ apology for Oscars slap
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock hits out at Will Smith’s ‘hostage video’ apology for Oscars slap

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has denounced Will …

Chris Rock says Will Smith slapped him for the ‘nicest joke he ever told’
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock says Will Smith slapped him for the ‘nicest joke he ever told’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during Oscars 2022, earlier this year. During a recent stand up show, Chris said that Will's slapped him for the nicest joke he ever told. Goddam right... the motherf – – ker hit me over a bulls – – t joke, the nicest joke I ever told.” In March, during Oscars 2022, Will …

Months after that slap, Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year
2 years, 6 months ago

Months after that slap, Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year

LA Times  

Five months after Will Smith slapped him onstage at the Academy Awards, stunning millions watching around the world, Chris Rock delivered another sort of slap back at the Oscars. Riffing with the crowd at a stand-up show in Phoenix Sunday night, the comedian said that he was asked to host next year’s Oscars, according to the Arizona Republic. “We want …

Will Smith posts apology video for Chris Rock Oscars slap
2 years, 7 months ago

Will Smith posts apology video for Chris Rock Oscars slap

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I saw an interview that Chris’s mother did, and that was one of the things …

Will Smith: Oscar winner’s video apology to Chris Rock transcribed in full
2 years, 7 months ago

Will Smith: Oscar winner’s video apology to Chris Rock transcribed in full

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Months after the infamous 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith has shared …

Oscars slap | Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock again with apology video on Instagram
2 years, 7 months ago

Oscars slap | Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock again with apology video on Instagram

The Hindu  

Will Smith has again apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn't ready. “There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in …

My behaviour was unacceptable: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over slapgate
2 years, 7 months ago

My behaviour was unacceptable: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over slapgate

India Today  

Months after actor Will Smith slapped Academy Awards host Chris Rock at the ceremony, he apologised to the comedian in a video which he shared on his Instagram account. At the Oscars this year, Chris Rock appeared on the stage to present an award, where he made a joke about actor Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife, being in “G.I. …

Will Smith FINALLY apologizes for Oscars slap
2 years, 7 months ago

Will Smith FINALLY apologizes for Oscars slap

Daily Mail  

Will Smith issued another groveling apology to Chris Rock on Friday and revealed his former friend still hasn't forgiven him for slapping him on-stage at the Oscars. Smith said he'd taken the last three months to 'work' on himself and realized now how many people he hurt when he smacked Rock on stage at the awards. 'I've reached out to …

Chris Rock mocks the controversy surrounding Will Smith's Oscars slap
2 years, 7 months ago

Chris Rock mocks the controversy surrounding Will Smith's Oscars slap

Firstpost  

Chris Rock joked about getting slapped by Will Smith at Oscars 2022, during a stand-up show with Kevin Hart. The 57-year-old comedian-actor addressed Will Smith shockingly slapping him at the Oscars 2022 while co-headlining a show with Kevin Hart. The Oscar winner stormed the stage as a result, hitting Rock and then verbally abusing him saying, “Keep my wife’s name …

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in a ‘better space’ since fallout over Oscars slap
2 years, 8 months ago

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in a ‘better space’ since fallout over Oscars slap

LA Times  

Kevin Hart at the 2019 premiere of “Jumanji: The Next Level” in Los Angeles. Four months after Will Smith’s infamous Oscars moment, Kevin Hart has given an update on how the “King Richard” star has dealt with the aftermath. So it’s not about talking about the past, it’s about acknowledging the present and doing your best to move forward.” In …

After Will Smith slap, Chris Rock to return as host of Oscars 2023?
2 years, 10 months ago

After Will Smith slap, Chris Rock to return as host of Oscars 2023?

India TV News  

The Chris Rock and Will Smith slap incident will be remembered as the viral Oscar moment for many years to come. After Smith slapped Rock during the ceremony for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, the former was announced to be the Best Actor in a leading role for his movie King Richard. Read: Chris Hemsworth turns …

Has Will Smith apologised personally to Chris Rock after Oscars 2022 slap? Here's what we know
2 years, 10 months ago

Has Will Smith apologised personally to Chris Rock after Oscars 2022 slap? Here's what we know

India Today  

Will Smith made headlines all over the world after he slapped Chris Rock at Oscars 2022 live event. While Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock on Instagram, as per a Page Six source, the actor hasn't apologised to him personally. The source said, "Will’s 'spiritual journey' to India for yoga and meditation seems cynical and ridiculous, given that he …

Chris Rock reveals why he isn't talking about Will Smith Oscars slap incident
2 years, 11 months ago

Chris Rock reveals why he isn't talking about Will Smith Oscars slap incident

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Chris Rock, during his recent stand-up show in California mocked politicians and lambasted celebrities, only subtly referencing the controversial moment at the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith slapped him. At a standup comedy event in California, Chris said, “I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Earlier that same day, …

Chris Rock breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap
2 years, 11 months ago

Chris Rock breaks silence on Will Smith Oscars slap

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The comedian addressed the altercation on Wednesday night at the sold-out …

Actor Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over slapping comedian Chris Rock
2 years, 11 months ago

Actor Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over slapping comedian Chris Rock

Firstpost  

“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Smith said in response. He pre-emptively resigned from the academy last week during the run-up to the meeting, calling his actions “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.” Los Angeles: The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris …

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. He pre-emptively resigned from the academy last week during the run-up to the meeting, calling his actions “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.” Smith will keep the Oscar …

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap

India Today  

Hollywood's film academy on Friday said its board of governors banned Will Smith from any of its events, including the Oscars, for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony. "The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work …

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars
2 years, 11 months ago

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LA Times  

“Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.” That was the message that Will Packer, the producer of this year’s Oscars, came rushing out to deliver to Will Smith less than 45 minutes after the A-list nominee had struck presenter Chris Rock on the Dolby Theatre stage. Among the most contentious points: An Academy of Motion …

SNL: Jerrod Carmichael jokes that it feels like Will Smith Oscars Slap ‘happened years ago’ in opening monologue
2 years, 11 months ago

SNL: Jerrod Carmichael jokes that it feels like Will Smith Oscars Slap ‘happened years ago’ in opening monologue

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 34-year-old actor, whose brand new comedy special Rothaniel has just been released on HBO, …

Actor Will Smith resigns from the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock
2 years, 11 months ago

Actor Will Smith resigns from the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock

Firstpost  

Smith in a statement released Friday afternoon said he will “fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. Los Angeles: Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. “We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against …

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
2 years, 11 months ago

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.” Film academy president David Rubin said Smith’s resignation was accepted. “We will continue to move forward …

‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from film academy after slap
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from film academy after slap

Al Jazeera  

US actor, only the 5th Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar, faces disciplinary action after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage. Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying on Friday that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Oscars ceremony was “shocking, painful and inexcusable”. Smith …

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