The statement didn’t provide details, but acknowledged that the Academy “could have handled the situation differently.”
Oscars 2022: Slapgate–Oscar Producer Explains Why Will Smith Was Not Removed from the Show
Oscar Scandals 2022: Academy statement on Will Smith’s slap stirs an internet uproar
“The Academy is moving to expel its first Black actor to win the lead actor Academy Award in 15 years,” writer Juwan Holmes speculated, suggesting that sexual harassers and domestic abusers within the academy’s ranks received less scrutiny.
Oscars Scandals 2022: The Academy Begins Proceedings Against Will Smith, Says He Refused to Leave Ceremony
The Academy Begins Proceedings Against Will Smith, Says He Refused to Leave Ceremony The actor could face suspension, expulsion or other sanctions under the Academy’s Standards of Conduct for slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars, according to a statement issued after a board of governors meeting. Will Smith at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. NEILSON […]
Oscars 2022: Will (King Richard) Smith’s Acceptance Speech Spiked Audience by 600,000 Viewers
Viewership for Sunday’s Oscars on ABC grew by 511,000 viewers during the 15-minute time span that featured Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, according to Live + Same Day Nielsen data.
Oscars 2022: Bravo to Will Smith for Slapping Chris Rock’s Bad-Taste Joke–Highlight of a Boring Show
Pinkett Smith’s Girls Trip co-star Tiffany Haddish said: “When I saw a Black man stand up for his wife. That meant so much to me. As a woman, who has been unprotected, for someone to say, ‘Keep my wife’s name out your mouth, leave my wife alone,’ that’s what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you” … And maybe the world might not like how it went down, but for me, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen because it made me believe that there are still men out there that love and care about their women.”







