Will Smith admits Oscars slap was 'inexcusable' as he resigns from Academy
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Will Smith admits Oscars slap was ‘inexcusable’ as he resigns from Academy

Academy will still 'move forward' with disciplinary proceedings

Will Smith has resigned from the Oscars Academy after slapping Chris Rock on stage last Sunday (March 27).

US actor Will, 53, who won the best actor Oscar at the ceremony, appeared to cuff host Chris during the live broadcast.

The incident followed a joke about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head.

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Will Smith following his slap at the Oscars

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Chris Rock standing on stage at the Oscars

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer