Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap at Oscars

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.…

Will Smith resigns from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith on Friday resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, almost a week after slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony.Smith, who won the best actor award for “King Richard” after the stunning on-stage assault, had faced disciplinary action and possible expulsion by the academy.“I betrayed the trust of the Academy,” Smith wrote in his statement. “I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to c…

Academy accepts Will Smith's Oscars resignation and plans disciplinary action

The Academy has now accepted the King Richard actor's resignation and will "move forward with disciplinary proceedings" against the Oscar winner who slapped comedian Chris Rock

Variety: Will Smith resigns from Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

LOS ANGELES – According to a Friday afternoon story on Variety’s homepage, Will Smith has resigned as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. According to Variety…

Jaden Smith Steps Out With Girlfriend After Dad Will Resigns From The Academy: Photos

The young star took in some retail therapy in New York City after his father, Will Smith, resigned from the Academy over slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Will Smith resigns from the Academy after Oscars slap

"Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason," Smith said.