'My actions ... were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,' the actor said.
The Associated PressWill Smith speaks onstage during the Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Sunday in Hollywood. Smith has resigned from the academy after slapping host Chris Rock during the event.
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