Oscars response to Will Smith slap was inadequate, says academy president

Will Smith hits Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Academy Awards. Photo: Reuters

The president of the Academy says the organisation's response to Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap in 2022 was "inadequate".

Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), said the incident was "unprecedented" and "unacceptable".