Will Smith resigns from his membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  issued a statement

Will Smith has resigned from membership in the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to Variety, citing the actor’s statement. The decision concerns Smith’s behavior at the recent Academy Awards and the slap of comedian Chris Rock.

During the Oscars Will Smith went up on stage and slapped Chris Rock in the faceWho submitted the nominees for the award. Subsequently, he shouted obscene words at him – it was a reaction to a joke in appearance Jade Pinkett SmithWill Smith’s wife has been suffering from alopecia areata for many years.

The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially condemned Smith’s behavior — and announced Wednesday night that it has launched an investigation into the incident at the Academy Awards.

Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Variety announced Friday night that Will Smith has decided to resign from his membership in the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “He took this step at a time when he was embroiled in the most serious crisis of his career,” Variety wrote.

Will Smith at the Actors Guild AwardsEnvironmental Protection Agency

In a statement, Ferrari Reports reported, Smith called his behavior “horrific, distressing, and inexcusable” and said he was “resigning his membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences” and would accept any additional consequences that the Academy Board deems appropriate.

“The list of people I’ve hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, and many of my dear friends and loved ones, all of whom are present and the audience of the world,” Smith said. “I betrayed the Academy’s trust. I denied the nominees and other winners the opportunity to celebrate and honor their exceptional work. I am devastated.”

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