Apology

Valerie Macon/Getty Images. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that they would be issuing a “long-awaited” apology to Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist and actor who famously rejected Marlon Brando’s Best Actor Oscar win for The Godfather — on his behalf and by his request — in order to raise awareness about stereotypes about Native Americans in movies and TV shows back in 1973. The museum arm of the Academy announced on Twitter they would be hosting a special…

Nearly 50 years later, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized to Indigenous actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, who was almost attacked onstage by John Wayne and faced heckling and harassment by others when she refused Marlon Brando’s best actor award for “The Godfather.” The Academy has offered Littlefeather, 75, an apology for being booed, mocked with so-called “tomahawk chops” offstage, and threatened with arrest and physical assault, when she spoke out on behalf of Native American rights…

Since the events of Oscar night when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on stage, the two men involved in the altercation have largely remained silent. Rock has made only passing public comments and Smith had said nothing at all after an initial apology, until he recently released a video in which Smith discussed the incident at length, and apologized again. One person who has not been silent is Chris Rock’s brother Tony.Tony Rock has voiced his thoughts about the incident on multiple occasions, going so far as to invoke…

Well, this gesture surely won the hearts of his fans who instantly started reposting his story Justin Bieber/picture courtesy: Official Instagram account Justin Beiber is known to be very kind to his friends and fans and has on numerous occasions won the hearts of many with his generosity. On Sunday, the pop star took to his Instagram to apologise for "inappropriate comments" on a user's post. Justin mentioned that he had…

Moments after Will Smith released a video apology to Chris Rock that addressed some of the biggest questions that were still lingering in the wake of his Oscars slap, some of the cynical members of the Hollywood community started to ask, “Why now?” It has been months since Smith stole focus away from the Academy Awards by approaching Rock on stage at the Oscars and slapping him in response to a tasteless joke made at Jada Pinkett Smith’s expense. And while Smith has released a few brief statements, this longer apology…

Steve Harvey and Will Smith can both relate to public backlash after a televised event went awry based on their actions. After Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s appearance at the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith slapped him in front of the Academy and all of those watching. Harvey, who’s made errors himself on television with the mistaken Miss Universe winner fiasco, has shared his thoughts on what he thinks of Will Smith’s apology video to Chris Rock.It’s been four months since the Oscars controversy…

One of the most memorable moments at the 94th Academy Awards was when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage after the Oscar host told a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s new bald look. Ever since then, there’s been tension between the two entertainers. After Will Smith apologized to Rock for the televised altercation, here is where the stand-up comedian reportedly stands.Will Smith broke his silence recently by posting a video on Instagram answering questions about the controversial moment. When asked why he didn’t…

Chris Rock Reacts To Will Smith’s ‘Unacceptable’ Apology ( Photo Credit – Instagram ; IMDb ) A while ago, Will Smith shared a video on his Instagram account apologising to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars 2022 after he cracked a joke on his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and asked him to sit and have a conversation with the comedian whenever he’s ready. Post the apology, Chris who is currently touring and during his recent act, he compared the King Richard actor with ex-Death Row executive Suge Knight…

Chris Rock has compared Will Smith to the imprisoned Death Row Records executive Suge Knight hours after Smith issued an apology for the infamous Oscars slap.In his first comedy show since the release of a new apology video issued by the Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, Rock joked about the slap as he took to the stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.“Everybody is trying to be a f***ing victim,” Rock, 57, said, according to People.“If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims. Even me getting…

Will Smith Apologises To Chris Rock For ‘Unacceptable’ Oscars Night Slap: “There Is No Part Of Me That Thinks That Was The Right Way To Behave (Photo Credit–Instagram) A contrite Will Smith has opened up about the controversy surrounding his assault of Chris Rock at this year’s Academy Awards, offering his most unvarnished thoughts about an altercation that has marred his public image, despite being named Best Actor, reports ‘Variety’. In an emotional YouTube post, according to ‘Variety’, Smith…