Posted on 03/30/2022 6:04:38 PM PDT by Schatze
Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock, but he refused, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement Wednesday.
"Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," the statement said. "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."
"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," the statement added. "We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event."
The Academy also said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violating its code of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy."
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Just a new excuse for snowflakes to claim to be suffering from PTSD so they can get on SS disability.
....”compromising the integrity of the Academy” is a laugher.
These low lifes today (Smith and Rock) insult the integrity of men like Jimmy Stewart who flew 26 odd bomber missions over Germany; or, men like Lee Marvin who fought with the Marines at Iwo Jima; or Charles Bronson who served and flew 25 missions as a tail gunner and received the purple heart; or, Henry Fonda who won the Bronze Star while serving in the Navy; or Clark Gable who participated in many combat missions during the war.
How far the Academy has sunk regarding integrity and morality is best illustrated by comparing todays Academy participants with participants in Clark Gable’s era.
A lot of us haven’t been to a movie in 20 years of more. Smith and Rock exemplify why.
You people are all over the place.
Me? Think Ron Artest and it’s aftermath. A riot would have ensued. It would have been kudos to whoever punched Sharon Stone in the face.
Was that meant for me? I don’t think so.
I remember them playing that on the radio. Crazy.
This is evidence the slap was not staged.
Chris Rock will probably get about $2M. His lawyers will get $3M.
One thing I am confused about? When I saw the video.. it was like Will Smith and his wife had some sort of private table by the stage? Did I see that right?
Ive watched it a couple of times- I believe it was real.
I think if it were staged, Chris Rock woulda been handed a very snappy comeback to cite.
I’m putting it at 90%chance Real, 10% Staged.
“Asked”?
You know damn well normal person would have been removed by security of the cops….
I don’t buy a word of it…
Not one word
Fresh Prince of Bed-Stuy.
Exactly.
They could have gone to a commercial and dragged his ghetto ass out.
GI Jane would have had to decide if she wanted to stay or leave with him.
Bob Hope hosted the Oscars 19 times, starting before it was broadcast on television. He made fun of entire groups of people, as well as specific ones, and even alluded to the Nuremberg trials (Judgment at Santa Monica) in one of his opening monologues. No one punched or slapped anyone, however controversial his joke was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOtp4dli7-4, starting at 2:01, first televised Oscars show’s Bob Hope monologue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRSAhrqpTBI, starting at 6:54, introduction of him and his first joke for several shows and then his 1975 monologue which had a moment that gave the audience pause.
Yeah, and Rock wound up with Fresh "Prints" on his face.
Lemme see. Wasn't it last year the academy pimps were criticized because there weren't any thug winners? And this year, viola!
It was a publicity stunt!
That would have been epic if Security threw Will Smith out on the sidewalk and then tossed down his Oscar beside him with a loud clatter. Then sneer “Congratulations!” and slam the door. Epic!
Why do I not believe this story?
Roman Polansky
Harvey Weinstein
Jack Nicholsen
And every pedo that abused countless child actors
100% real. I’d bet the farm.
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