Academy Condemns Will Smith Slap, Will “Explore Further Action” in Investigation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially condemned the actions of Will Smith at Sunday night’s Oscars in a statement obtained by Vanity Fair. The move comes in the wake of Smith slapping Chris Rock during the live broadcast Sunday night, after the comedian—who was presenting best documentary—made an insulting joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, which is due to her struggles with alopecia. (“Can’t wait for G.I. Jane 2.”) Smith stayed at the show and apologized to the Academy onstage minutes after, when he was awarded the best-actor Oscar for his performance as Richard… Read Full Article