HITTING HOME: A source close to the A-List family says the Oscar-winning actor is beginning to accept ‘he’ll never be able to fully repair the damage that was caused’ by the incident.
Will Smith won his first Oscar for best actor for his role in "King Richard."
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, academy President David Rubin called for a board meeting Friday, April 8, at 9 a.m. PT. The meeting's purpose is to"address possible sanctions for Will Smith in response to his actions during the Oscars broadcast on March 27," the letter begins."Following Mr. Smith’s resignation of his academy membership on Friday, April 1, suspension or expulsion are no longer a possibility, and the legally prescribed timetable no longer applies. It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion," the letter signed by Rubin states.
Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while Rock presents the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars. "I have directly responded to the academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct," Smith said."My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the academy.
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