Academy condemns Will Smith's actions, launching formal review of Chris Rock slap
March 28, 2022 at 15:31 PM EDT
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is launching a formal review into the Will Smith and Chris Rock altercation during the Oscars Sunday evening. In a statement Monday, the film academy said it will also "explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”