Will Smith won't attend Oscars for 'lack of diversity'
January 22, 2016 00:56
Actor Will Smith of Men in Black fame has confirmed he will not be attending next month's Oscars, joining his wife Jada Pinkett Smith in a boycott over the Academy Awards' all-white nominee list.
Smith, speaking on Good Morning America, said that diversity is 'the American superpower' and that attending the Oscars, given the lack of it among this year's nominated performers, would be 'awkward'.
"So many different people from so many different places adding their ideas to this beautiful American gumbo," he said.
"At its best, Hollywood represents and creates the imagery for that beauty. But for my part, I think I have to protect and fight for the ideals that make our country -- and make our Hollywood community -- great."
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Smith, speaking on Good Morning America, said that diversity is 'the American superpower' and that attending the Oscars, given the lack of it among this year's nominated performers, would be 'awkward'.
"So many different people from so many different places adding their ideas to this beautiful American gumbo," he said.
"At its best, Hollywood represents and creates the imagery for that beauty. But for my part, I think I have to protect and fight for the ideals that make our country -- and make our Hollywood community -- great."
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