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Will Smith Resigns from Academy Following Fallout from Oscars Slap

Will Smith has formally resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences following his now infamous slap on Chris Rock during the Oscars telecast on Sunday (March 27.)…

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Will Smith has formally resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences following his now infamous slap on Chris Rock during the Oscars telecast on Sunday (March 27.)

Smith issued a statement to various media outlets -- including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter -- where he said the following:

"I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. 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. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate. Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason"

This is the latest response from Smith in the fallout from what is being dubbed "The Slap Heard 'Round the World." The day after the Academy Awards ceremony, Smith issued a statement to Instagram apologizing to Rock saying, in part, "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. "

This year's nominees for the 94th Academy Awards are not only gunning to take home an Oscar, but the competition on the red carpet. Vibrant colors and pastels were a common theme, but some stars kept it simple. See below who were our best and worst looks of Hollywood's biggest night.

Worst: Julia Vernon

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Julia Vernon attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Eva Von Bahr

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Eva Von Bahr attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Maria Menounos

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Maria Menounos attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Diane Warren

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Diane Warren attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Maggie Gyllenhaal

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: David Oyelowo

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: David Oyelowo attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Timothée Chalamet

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Timothée Chalamet attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Worst: Zendaya

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Reba McEntire

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Reba McEntire attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Best: Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Denise Yarde

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Denise Yarde attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)


Best: Mary Parent

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Mary Parent attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Saniyya Sidney

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Saniyya Sidney attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Emilia Jones

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Emilia Jones attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Amy Forsyth

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Amy Forsyth attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Kodi Smit-McPhee

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Kodi Smit-McPhee attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: H.E.R.

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: H.E.R. attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)


Best: Billie Eilish

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Billie Eilish attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Serena Williams

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Serena Williams attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Wesley Snipes

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Wesley Snipes attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: DJ D-Nice

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: DJ D-Nice attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Regina Hall

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Regina Hall attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Nicole Kidman

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Nicole Kidman attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)


Best: Lily James

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Lily James attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Tracee Ellis Ross

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Niecy Nash

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Niecy Nash attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Sebastián Yatra

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Sebastián Yatra attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Zuri Hall

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zuri Hall attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)


Best: Tati Gabrielle

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Tati Gabrielle attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Best: Caitriona Balfe

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Caitriona Balfe attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Penélope Cruz

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Penélope Cruz attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Best: Megan Thee Stallion

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Venus Williams

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Venus Williams attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Rickey Thompson

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Rickey Thompson attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Simu Liu

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Simu Liu attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Zoë Kravitz

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zoë Kravitz attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Ariana DeBose

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Ariana DeBose attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)


Best: Naomi Scott

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Naomi Scott attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Best: Renate Reinsve

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Renate Reinsve attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Tiffany Haddish

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Tiffany Haddish attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


Best: Lupita Nyong'o

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Lupita Nyong'o attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)


Best: Jessica Chastain

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Jessica Chastain attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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