Will Smith
8 Apr 2022
Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from Hollywood's top film body, before…
7 Apr 2022
Will Smith’s sanity has been questioned after his outburst at the Oscars. The 53-year-old who would like to forget the incident in a hurry has sought the assistance of experts at a rehab clinic for celebrities, to help him handle stress-related issues. A source said its an attempt to return in time to save his…
7 Apr 2022
The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved forward the meeting date on the planned decision for Will Smith's Oscars sanctions. In a letter on Wednesday, Academy President David Rubin wrote, "I am calling a board meeting for this Friday morning, April 8, at 9:00 am P.T., rather…
6 Apr 2022
Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said.
2 Apr 2022
Will Smith after the Oscars incident, has resigned from Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Will Smith described his action after slapping Chris Rock at the ceremony as “shocking, painful and inexcusable.” “So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further…
2 Apr 2022
I don’t know about you, but I don’t remember much about who won what at last week’s Academy Awards. Not surprisingly, the whole event was reduced to one lowligh
2 Apr 2022
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31 Mar 2022
Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star. Smith could face expulsion from the Academy for the open-handed slap, which came moments before he was handed the best actor award…
31 Mar 2022
Comedian Chris Rock has spoken on the slap he received from Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards (2022 Oscars) for the first time since the incident. Refusing to press charges against Smith, Rock hasn't addressed the issue, and it's most likely because he's still processing what happened. Kicking off his new Boston standup show,…
30 Mar 2022
Chris Rock's brother Tony Rock has spoken up following the headline-making slap Will Smith gave his brother. Taking to Twitter, Tony defended his brother nothing that Smith's public apology wasn't going to cut it. No https://t.co/NZ3VAKLAKu — Tony Rock (@TONYROCK) March 30, 2022 Tony told his Twitter followers on Tuesday that he's "waiting" for Smith…
30 Mar 2022
Jada Pinkett-Smith has just reacted since the 2022 Oscars incident where her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. The Red Table Talk host sent a clear message on her Instagram page which reads “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.” Jada Pinkett-Smith has been open about accepting her struggles with alopecia.…
28 Mar 2022
The 2022 Oscars awards came with its highlights. And not just Beyoncé performing on an award stage for the first time in 5 years. One major highlight making rounds is the moment when actor Will Smith struck comedian Chris Rock for making a G.I. Jane joke directed at Jada Smith (his wife). So what's the…
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