JusticeLeague actor Harry Lennix believes Will Smith needs to return his award after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. 'Smith needs to express-mail his golden trophy back to the Academy...'
Zack Snyder's Justice League actor, Harry Lennix, believes that Will Smith should return his Oscar to restore the award's honor. The 94th Academy Awards were held on March 27; however, all discussions of 2021's films virtually dissolved after the Smith incident. During the show, the Oscars host, Chris Rock, cracked a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, calling her"G.I. Jane" in reference to her close-cropped haircut.
The moment shocked everyone, as viewers quickly registered the moment was not scripted. What has followed has been an intense discussion about conduct and intolerance for assault. Many were quick to react with disdain to Smith's actions, and it was revealed that the police were ready to arrest Smith that night for his assault. As a result, Smith resigned from the Academy and was also given a 10-year ban from the Oscars.
At this point, the only person who can redeem the integrity of the Oscars is Smith himself. He needs to come to grips with the gravity of the offense he committed: slapping Rock, live on March 27 in front of millions on the Academy Awards stage. Smith needs to express-mail his golden trophy back to the Academy and publicly state something to the effect of: “Out of respect for the 94 years of honor conferred upon this award, I do not in good conscience feel worthy of being its custodian.
In addition to this, Lennix also found fault in Smith's acceptance speech for his Best Actor award, which he won for portraying Richard Williams in King Richard. During the speech, Smith tearfully apologized for his actions. However, Smith also mentioned how Williams was a defender of his family and how he was just doing what he felt"God" had called him to do in that moment.
Lennix's article doesn't mince words, and it is the fiery and blunt response that one may take to heart. While many celebrities have reacted to Smith's actions with shock or have expressed sympathy and support for Rock, not many of them have so clearly articulated the problem and the necessary solution.
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