Will Smith resigns from the Academy

Will Smith Resigns From Academy After Slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

After slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage at last weekend's Academy Oscar 2022

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Will Smith announced on Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences

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After the embarrassing episode at Sunday night's Oscars

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The Academy announced on Wednesday that it had "initiated disciplinary proceedings" against Smith.

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The academy said that it accepted his resignation.

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He will also not be able to vote in the Academy Awards

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Smith publicly apologized to Rock the next day via social media.

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