“A Deeply Shocking, Traumatic Event”: The Academy Forcefully Decries Will Smith

The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences met Wednesday afternoon, revealing in a statement it has officially “initiated disciplinary proceedings” against Will Smith, with actions possibly announced as soon as April 18, the date of the next board meeting. “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television,” the statement obtained by Vanity Fair reads. “Mr. Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment. We also apologize to our nominees, guests… Read Full Article