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LA entertainment reporter on academy review into Will Smith's assault of Chris Rock

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Publish Date
Tue, 29 Mar 2022, 9:15am
Chris Rock appears to be struck by Will Smith on stage. (Photo / Getty Images)
Chris Rock appears to be struck by Will Smith on stage. (Photo / Getty Images)

LA entertainment reporter on academy review into Will Smith's assault of Chris Rock

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 29 Mar 2022, 9:15am

The Oscars film academy has confirmed it's launching a formal review of Will Smith's assault of Chris Rock. 

In a statement, the academy says it will "explore further action and consequences" in accordance with California law and its own standards of conduct. 

It's understood to be considering stripping Smith of his Best Actor award. 

LA entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt told Mike Hosking Smith and Rock have had an ongoing feud, but the incident has still caught everyone by surprise. 

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