LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Will Smith has announced that he will step down as a member of the Oscar organization responsible for slapping a fellow actor at the Oscars. Speaking at the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, USA, actor Chris Rock mocked the portrait of Jada Pinkett, the wife of famous Hollywood actor Will Smith. Actor Smith went on stage and slapped Chris Rock on the cheek after he teased Jada, who lost his hair in an echo of Alzheimer’s disease. Will Smith slapped his co-star on stage during the ceremony, which caused a great deal of controversy in Hollywood. Will Smith subsequently apologized for his actions.
Oscar executives say they are considering disciplinary action against Will Smith. Will Smith has said he will step down as a member of the Oscars organization, taking full responsibility for the actor’s slap in the face. In a statement, he said his action was “shocking and painful” and unforgivable. Smith also noted that he fully accepts all the consequences of his action on the Oscars stage.