Oscars 2022: Will Smith resigns from Academy, disciplinary proceedings against actor will continue
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When Smith won Best Actor later in the ceremony, he apologised to the Academy and his fellow nominees but didn't mention Chris Rock by name.
New Delhi: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to actor Will Smith's resignation, saying that it has accepted the resignation and will "continue to move forward" with disciplinary proceedings against him.
David Rubin, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in a statement, addressed the resignation and ongoing controversy.
"We have received and accepted Mr Will Smith`s immediate resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences," said Rubin in a statement sent to People magazine.
Rubin added, "We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct, in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18."
The statement came in response to Smith announcing his resignation after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. "I have directly responded to the Academy`s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," the actor said in a statement. He added, "The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy."
