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Will Smith: What actor’s Academy resignation means for his future at the Oscars

Will actor get to keep his Oscar, be nominated again or attend future ceremonies?

The Independent UK

'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from the Academy after Chris Rock Oscars slap

The I Am Legend actor says he "deprived" his fellow award nominees and winners of their "opportunity to celebrate".

Daily Record

What will happen to Will Smith's Oscar now he's resigned from the Academy

There have been calls for Will Smith's Oscar won for his role in King Richard to be taken away and while bosses have yet to rule it out, it is said to be unlikely they will when they meet on April 18

Daily Mirror

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Everything Will Smith said as he resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock

'I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken'

Wales Online

Will Smith's awkward first meeting with Jada - who was rejected from the Fresh Prince

If you want to know where Will and Jada Pinkett Smith met, when they got married, and how their marriage has been tested over the years – then look no further

Daily Mirror

Gogglebox stars in disbelief after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at The Oscars

They also watched Bridgerton and Gordon Ramsey's Future Food Stars

Nottingham Post

Will Smith Resigns from Academy over Oscars Slap

Will Smith has tendered his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after his attack on Chris Rock during the weekend ceremony, a statement said Friday. "I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems…

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Will Smith news - live: ‘Heartbroken’ actor’s resignation from the Academy accepted by organisation

Best Actor winner resigns from Motion Picture Academy, saying list of those harmed by Oscars slap is “long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones.”

The Independent UK

What does Will Smith's resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mean for his career?

Will Smith is the first person ever to voluntarily leave the prestigious Hollywood organisation. With disciplinary action from the Academy still on the way, is his film career over?

ABC News

Will Smith resigns from Academy, saying he betrayed its trust

Actor will accept ‘any further consequences’ the body’s board considers appropriate after Oscars slap

The Guardian - US

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars.

Tribune News Service

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

LOS ANGELES — Five days after sending a shock wave through Hollywood by striking presenter Chris Rock on live television, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

LOS ANGELES: Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars on Friday, five days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.

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Daily Mirror

'Heartbroken' Will Smith resigns from Academy after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saying that he has betrayed its trust and is heartbroken. It comes after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Wales Online

Will Smith resigns from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after Chris Rock slap

The news comes ahead of a formal review on April 18, when the Academy board will meet to discuss what disciplinary measures will be taken

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout

Tribune News Service

Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars slap

Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, five days after slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars.

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The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The actor said he was ‘heartbroken’ by the decision and said he would accept any consequences in a statement shared with US media.

Axios

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap

"My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable," he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Will Smith resigns from Academy in aftermath of Oscars slap

“I betrayed the trust of the Academy,” Smith said in a statement.

ABC News

Will Smith resigns from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after slapping Chris Rock

Actor Will Smith tenders his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after his attack on comedian Chris Rock during the weekend ceremony.

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed

Daily Mirror

Lady Gaga to take centre stage in huge Grammy Awards Tony Bennett tribute

The pop star and the legendary crooner are up for five awards on the night for their critically acclaimed album Love For Sale – with Gaga due to perform tracks from the record while Tony, who is battling Alzheimer's, is hoped to join as an audience member

The Independent UK

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock slap at Oscars

In a statement, the actor called his actions “shocking, painful and inexcusable”

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