Will Smith resigns

Actor Will Smith resigns from the Academy Days after Oscar winner Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage the actor resigned from the Academy. Will Smith resigns from academy for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct By Meredith Deliso.

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Marci Gonzalez reports from Hollywood.

. Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Friday in the face of possible suspension or expulsion from the organization after he slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars last weekend. Will Smith on Friday resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences almost a week after slapping comedian Chris Rock at Sundays Oscars ceremony. Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences days after he smacked comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars several outlets reported Friday.

The resignation came two days after the academys leadership board met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the groups standards of conduct. April 1 2022 1116 PM. Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after smacking Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.

Smith admitted he fully accepted all consequences for his conduct and said in his statement My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking painful and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris his family. Smiths resignation came in response to a disciplinary hearing notice from the Academy.

Smith who won the best actor. Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap. Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any.

Smith said in a statement via his representative sent to PEOPLE.

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