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Breaking News: Will Smith, who slapped the comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, said he was resigning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

BREAKING NEWS

Will Smith, who slapped the comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, said he was resigning from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Friday, April 1, 2022 7:21 PM EST

The actor said he had "betrayed" the Academy's trust with conduct that was "shocking, painful, and inexcusable."

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