Following the fact that Will Smith smacked Chris Rock pretty hard at the Oscars — the Oscars have released a “statement’ regarding the very act. While not addressing it entirely, the Oscars, would like people to know that they absolutely do not condone violence of any kind.
The Academy does not condone violence of any form.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 28, 2022
Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.