King Richard Resigns From The Academy
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Will Smith just resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nearly a week after walking on stage during the Academy Awards to slap presenter Chris Rock, in the video published on April 1, 2022, “Actor Will Smith resigns from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences“, below:
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, in the video published on April 1, 2022, “Will Smith resigns from the academy: New Details| LiveNOWfromFOX“, below:
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying that he is “heartbroken” after slapping Chris Rock on Oscars night. Film academy president David Rubin confirmed to NewsNation that Smith’s resignation was accepted, however, it’s unclear exactly what that means. “It’s kind of more about his (Smith’s) ego. It doesn’t look good. By the way, he had to resign before it (the Oscar) was taken from him. So this is really getting out in front of the elephant in the room, it’s taking back the narrative, letting him have control of the story,” “Banfield” senior story editor Paula Froelich said. Essentially, it means Smith is no longer a voting member of the Academy, in the video published on April 1, 2022, “What Will Smith’s resignation from the Academy means| Banfield“, below:
In the video published on March 28, 2022, “West Philadelphia Community Reacts To Local Icon Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock“, below:
On Monday’s ‘The View,’ Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro weigh in on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night, in the video published on March 29, 2022, “Will Smith’s Oscars Night Slap: ‘The View’ Hosts REACT“, below:
Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on live television during Sunday night’s 94th Academy Awards. Less than an hour later, Smith won Best Actor for his role in “King Richard.” in the video published on March 28, 2022, “Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions at Oscars“, below:
Everyone’s talking about Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars. Opinions vary, but how has it made us feel, and was it part of a ceremony that just feels increasingly meaningless? In the video published on March 29, 2022, “Russell Brand Reacts To Will Smith Slap“, below:
Perhaps it is good time for Will, Jada, and their children to take a break from Hollywood to regroup and reassess their values and family value.
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