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Oscars 2022: Academy reacts to Will Smith slap, says it doesn't condone violence

It said in a statement tweeted on its official account: "The Academy does not condone violence of any form"

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Will Smith and Chris Rock/picture courtesy: AFP

Will Smith and Chris Rock/picture courtesy: AFP

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap episode that has overshadowed everything else that happened at the 94th Academy Awards.

It said in a statement tweeted on its official account: "The Academy does not condone violence of any form." Then went on to say: "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."

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