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  • Academy reacts to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on Oscars stage
  • Academy says it 'does not condone violence'
  • 'Academy delighted to celebrate their 94th Academy Awards winners'

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Pinkett Smith is suffering with alopecia, which causes hair loss. 

Academy on Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at Oscars: 'do not condone violence'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a statement after Will Smith smacked Chris Rock on stage that shocked the Oscars 2022.

The Academy said that it does not condone violence of any form.

The Academy further said that they are delighted to celebrate their 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world.

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While presenting best documentary feature, Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith starring in 'G.I. Jane 2' because of her bald head. Rock was referencing the 1997 movie 'G.I. Jane' in which Demi Moore appears with a shaved head.

However, Pinkett Smith has been open about her struggles with alopecia, which causes hair loss. Smith reacted to the joke by going up on stage and slapping Rock.

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