The name of the actor Will Smith has been in discussion on social networks for the past few days. Will Smith, the actor from ‘The Man in Black’, is quite famous. Will Smith has a huge fan following all over the world. People are fans of his strong acting and his movies, but these days, he is making headlines not because of his acting, but because of an Oscar-related controversy. Meanwhile, there is another news related to him that is a big blow to his fans.
In fact, famous Hollywood actor Will Smith is reported to have resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership. It is believed that he has taken this step due to the controversy after slapping presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars. Actor Will Smith also issued a statement Friday night.
Will Smith quits the Academy for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
– ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2022
In this, he has apologized to everyone for his actions. He wrote, everything I did at the 94th Academy Awards was embarrassing, shocking. The list of people I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones. Apart from this, the viewers from all over the world who were watching this show sitting at home are also involved. Saying this, he announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
During the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, a Hollywood actor slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage for joking about his wife Jada’s illness. The echo of this slap was heard throughout the world. The video of this incident became fiercely viral on social media.