The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap episode that has overshadowed the whole lot else that occurred on the 94th Academy Awards.
It stated in a press release tweeted on its official account: “The Academy does not condone violence of any form.” Then went on to say: “Tonight, we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.”
The Academy doesn’t condone violence of any kind.
Tonight we’re delighted to rejoice our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this second of recognition from their friends and film lovers world wide.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 28, 2022
`Variety` stories that whereas presenting the perfect documentary function award, Rock, a well-regarded comedian actor, joked about Will Smith`s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, starring in `G.I. Jane 2` due to her bald head. He was referencing the 1997 film `G.I. Jane` wherein Demi Moore seems with a shaved head.
Pinkett Smith has been open about her struggles with alopecia, a medical situation causes aggravated hair loss. Smith reacted to the joke by going up on stage, separated from the place he was sitting by a foot, and slapping Rock. He then returned to his seat and shouted, “Keep my wife`s name out of your f****** mouth!”
Smith gained Best Actor for `King Richard` following the incident and issued an apology in a tearful acceptance speech. The actor stated: “I want to apologise to the Academy. I want to apologise to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I`m not crying for winning an award. It`s not about winning an award for me. It`s about being able to shine a light on all of the people.”
The level to be famous right here is that Smith didn’t apologise to Rock, the goal of his wrathful behaviour that has overtaken the protection of the in any other case rigorously crafted occasion.
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