Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Will Smith apologised to Chris Rock once again for slapping the comedian at this year’s Oscars ceremony. The actor previously issued a statement after the film academy said it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry’s top awards.
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Will Smith banned from the academy for 10 years over Chris Rock slap
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has banned Will Smith from all Academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock during this year’s show. Will Smith is no longer allowed to “attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually,” for the next decade. In a statement, the Academy said the ... Read more
Will Smith projects faces threat amidst Oscars slap controversy
The backlash following the infamous slap Will Smith laid on Chris Rock at the Oscars continues. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has pushed back one of Smith’s upcoming films. Netflix is backing away from Fast and Loose, set to “tell the story of a crime boss who loses his memory after an attack,” The ... Read more
Will Smith resigns from Academy over Oscars Slap
According to press reports, actor Will Smith has resigned his membership from the Oscars Academy after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during last Sunday’s ceremony. His statement reads: “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” “The list of those I have hurt is long and
Oscars producer claims Police were ‘prepared’ to arrest Will Smith after Chris Rock slap
Oscars’ guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith’s surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard. Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award ceremony, told the ABC News ... Read more
Will Smith apologizes for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars
Will Smith apologized late Monday afternoon for his actions at Sunday night’s Oscars, in which he slapped presenter Chris Rock on the main stage in response to a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris,” Smith wrote in an Instagram post. “I was out of line ... Read more
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock on Oscars Stage in Shock Moment Over Jada Pinkett Smith Joke
At Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony, Will Smith shocked the room by approaching the stage and slapping presenter Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith. Rock was on the Oscar stage to present the award for best documentary. He began by making a few jokes ... Read more