The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issues a formal apology to Chris Rock for not protecting him and claims Will Smith refused to leave the theater when they tried to escort him out for slapping Rock...
“Mr Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television. 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 and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event.”
“While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently.”
The Academy are holding emergency meetings to decide Will fate.
Thousand words right now when Will Smith slaps Chris Rock pic.twitter.com/O31850Qx74
— Reda (@RedaMor_) March 28, 2022
