The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences never actually told Hollywood star Will Smith to leave the Oscars, according to a report citing inside sources.
Smith was supposedly asked to leave the award show on Sunday after he delivered a slap to comedian Chris Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, the academy said in a statement.
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