WASHINGTON, Apr 2 Actor Will Smith left the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after how he hit host Chris Rock at the Oscars, Deadline reports, citing the actor's statement. Will Smith stood up for his wife's honor at the 94th US Academy Awards. The incident came after host Chris Rock joked about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith's haircut. Earlier, Pinkett-Smith spoke about the problem of hair loss and came to the ceremony with a shaved head. After these words, Will Smith went on stage and punched a colleague in the face. «My actions at the 94th ceremony were shocking, painful and inexcusable … I renounce membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,» Smith said in a statement. stated that he offended Rock himself, as well as «his family», everyone who was present at the ceremony, and the public around the world who watched the awards. «I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and receive congratulations for their outstanding work. I am heartbroken,» the actor said. initiated disciplinary proceedings against Smith.
