Academy ‘condemns’ Will Smith Oscars slap, considering ‘consequences’

The Academy stated in a brand new assertion that it “condemns” Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on the 2022 Oscars ceremony on Sunday night time.

“The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith finally night time’s present,” the organization wrote in a statement shared through social media on Monday.

The Academy additionally revealed that it has launched a “formal evaluation” into Smith’s actions.

“We’ve formally began a proper evaluation across the incident and can discover additional motion and penalties in accordance with our Bylaws, Requirements of Conduct and California legislation,” the assertion added.

Smith, 53, smacked Rock, 57, for joking about his spouse Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head.

Rock had quipped, “Jada, I really like you, ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it.” Whereas the “King Richard” star — who, later within the night time, received the award for Greatest Actor — initially laughed on the comment, he grew to become incensed after sensing his partner’s aggravated response.

After storming the stage to slap Rock within the face, Smith walked again to his seat, the place he proceeded to repeatedly shout, “Maintain my spouse’s identify out of your f–king mouth!”

“That was the best night time within the historical past of tv,” responded a relaxed Rock, who additionally promised Smith on stage that he wouldn’t point out Pinkett Smith once more.

Pinkett Smith — who debuted a shaved head final summer time — suffers from alopecia and has been vocal about her wrestle with hair loss.

The Academy already stated Sunday night time that it “doesn’t condone violence of any type” amid requires Smith to lose his first Oscar for the outburst.

Rock has not filed a police report towards Smith for his on-stage slap, authorities stated.

The Los Angeles Police Division stated it was “conscious of an incident between two people in the course of the Academy Awards program,” with out naming the 2 stars.

Nevertheless, the LAPD pressured that it’s keen to research the matter ought to Rock change his thoughts.

In the meantime, Smith and Rock’s mutual pal Sean “Diddy” Combs solely advised Web page Six on Sunday night time that the boys had settled their feud.

“That’s not an issue. That’s over. I can verify that,” the hip-hop icon, 52, advised us of the meat with out elaborating additional on how Smith and Rock had reconciled.

“It’s all love,” he famous. “They’re brothers.”

Different sources have claimed the pair haven’t but spoken.

Reps for Smith and Rock didn’t instantly reply to Web page Six’s requests for remark.