Will Smith Won't Lose His Oscar - But The Academy May Suspend Him
Actor Will Smith will not lose his Oscar. Still, The Academy may decide to suspend him for his actions. Smith won Best Actor for his performance in King Richard at the 2022 Oscars, just after an onstage altercation with actor/comedian Chris Rock. Rock presented the award for Best Documentary and made a joke toward Smith's wife, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, which prompted Smith to take to the stage and slap Rock across the face. Smith then took his seat, yelling at Rock not to make further jokes about his wife. Rock continued the presentation without incident, while Smith received his award just 10 minutes later, giving an emotional speech about peace and love.
Hollywood reacted to Smith's behavior at the Oscars, with many condemning the violent behavior while others are lauding it. Most seemed shocked and appalled at the exchange, which is a first in Oscars history. Smith apologized to The Academy and his fellow nominees for his behavior during his acceptance speech, saying he hoped he would be invited back. However, the actor did not apologize to Rock. Smith stayed throughout the ceremony, both after the slap and his Oscar win, and was later seen partying and posing for photos late into the evening.
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According to THR, The Academy is not expected to take back Smith's Best Actor Oscar but is considering some type of sanction, including a potential suspension of his Academy membership. Members are split on whether to revoke the Oscar, while others support the suspension only. However, a new statement from The Academy condemns Smith's actions during the broadcast and says that they have begun «a formal review» of the incident and that they will «explore
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