Academy begins 'formal review' into Will Smith-Chris Rock incident. Could Best Actor winner face pen
penalty?
Chris Rock declined to file a police report against Will Smith following "the slap seen around the world" at the Oscars Sunday night, but the newly minted King Richard Oscar winner could still face penalty from his peers at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as well as the actors union.
The Oscars' voting body revealed Monday that it was launching "a formal review" of the shocking moment that instantly left some 15 million viewers and millions more on social media aghast.
"The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show," a spokesperson for the organization said in a statement. "We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law."
Smith was also chastised by his union. "SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment," the group said in a statement Monday. "Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last nights Academy Awards was unacceptable. We have been in contact with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC about this incident and will work to ensure this behavior is appropriately addressed. SAG-AFTRA does not comment on any pending member disciplinary process."
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