The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched an investigation into the Will Smith-Chris Rock feud at the Oscars 2022 ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Variety reported that condemning Smith’s actions, the organization behind the annual film awards issued a statement regarding the matter.
‘I was wrong’ Will Smith issues public apology for slapping Oscars to Chris Rock
“The Academy condemns Mr. Smith’s actions on last night’s show. We have officially begun a formal review surrounding the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct, and California law.” ,” said a spokesperson. the academy said.
Also, the academy team is also likely to meet on Wednesday night to discuss the incident.
The controversy erupted when The Rock took the stage to present the award for Best Documentary and scoffed at Jada Pinkett Smith’s “GI Jane” being in the sequel.
Pinkett Smith has been open about the fact that she has alopecia, which causes hair loss. Smith then ran to the stage, slapped Rock and quickly returned to his seat.
Will Smith just punched Chris Rock and told him “keep my wife’s name out of your mouth” pic.twitter.com/1f1ytdbMRv
— CJ Fogler (@cjzer0) 28 March 2022
During this, Will Smith has publicly apologized on social media after slapping comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars stage,
“Violence is toxic and destructive in all its forms. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and unforgivable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition is too much for me to bear. was over and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote.