Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he 'understands' why Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, as the body that oversees the awards initiated disciplinary proceedings against the US actor:
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he "understands" why American actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, adding he would also be "fiercely defensive" of his wife Jenny."I’m also fiercely defensive of anyone who would say anything about Jenny too, so I can understand it," Mr Morrison told a radio station in Brisbane on Thursday.
It comes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees the Oscars, initiated disciplinary proceedings against SmithThe board of governors met on Wednesday to begin action against Smith for violating the organisation's standards of conduct.Many have focused on why Smith was allowed to remain seated front row at the Academy Awards after the incident."Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," the academy said.
The film academy earlier condemned Smith's onstage assault of Rock, but it used stronger language on Wednesday. "Mr Rock, we apologise to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment. We also apologise to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event."Smith on Monday apologised to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying: "I was out of line and I was wrong."
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