Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap at Oscars
"Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason."
The Academy said it had accepted Smith's"immediate resignation" and will"continue to move forward" with its disciplinary proceedings against him.Smith's resignation came two days after the Academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violations against the group's standards of conduct.
On Sunday night, Smith walked on to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and smacked Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Moments later, he went on to win the best actor award for his role in King Richard. Rock, who was about to present the Oscar for best documentary, declined to file charges when asked by police.
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