Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

'My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable'

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Will Smith said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” as he resigned from the organisation, following his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” actions at the Oscars.

The actor, 53, said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any consequences that emerged from his scheduled disciplinary hearing, in a statement announcing his decision.