The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.
NEW YORK — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said thatwas asked to leave to Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. The academy said disciplinary action forwas allowed to remain seated front row at the Academy Awards after the incident. On Wednesday, the academy suggested that it attempted to remove the actor from the audience.
“Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” the academy said. “While we would like to clarify that Mr.was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently.”
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