Will Smith met with top brass at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Tuesday to have a discussion about his now-viral slap of Chris Rock on the Oscars stage on Sunday.
Insiders familiar with the controversy said Smith had a Zoom meeting with Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson just one day before the film Academy released a statement confirming it"initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.
Will Smith accepts the award for best actor for his role in "King Richard" following his slap of Chris Rock. Penalties from the academy range from"suspension, expulsion or other sanctions permitted by the bylaws and standards of conduct." The statement noted that the actor will receive a 15-day notice regarding"his violations and sanctions" as well as the"opportunity to be heard beforehand by means of a written response."in the front row at the Academy Awards after the incident. On Wednesday, the academy said it attempted to remove the actor from the audience.
Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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