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Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars after slap, but refused: Academy

"While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently," a statement said.

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Published March 31,2022
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WILL SMITH WAS ASKED TO LEAVE OSCARS AFTER SLAP, BUT REFUSED: ACADEMY

Actor Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after he attacked Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences said Wednesday.

"While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently," a statement said.