Will Smith refused to leave Oscars 2022 after Chris Rock slap: Academy

Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences says they asked Will Smith to leave the Oscars on Sunday after he slapped Chris Rock, but the actor refused. “Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,” The Academy told the Associated Press Wednesday. “While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently.” They didn’t comment on what measures they took to remove the “King Richard” star, but TMZ reports… Read Full Article