Beyond The Perimeter - Will Smith Joins Wife In Oscars Boycott

Will Smith has revealed he will also not attend the Oscars next month, joining his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, and others, in protest against the lack of black nominees.

The actor told US television show Good Morning America that he and Pinkett Smith have discussed it and feel "we're uncomfortable to stand there and say this is OK".
Smith missed out on a best actor nomination for his role in American football drama Concussion but has been nominated twice before.
The actor told GMA he felt he had to "protect and fight for ideals that make our country and make our Hollywood community great, so when I look at the series of nominations of the Academy, it's not reflecting that beauty".
While he is not a contender for a prize, the star would have likely been a sought-after presenter in the ceremony on 28 February.

All 20 nominations for best actor/actress and best supporting actor/actress went to white stars this year.
On Monday, Pinkett Smith declared she would not attend or watch, and recorded a video message where she said it was time for "people of colour" to disregard the awards.
She said: "Begging for acknowledgement, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power, and we are a dignified people and we are powerful."
"Let's let the academy do them, with all grace and love. And let's do us differently."
 







Chris Rock is due to host the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles but has been facing calls from high-profile names to pull out.
Rapper 50 Cent wrote on Instagram: "Please do not do the Oscars awards. You mean a lot man, don't do it. Please."
Furious 7 actor Tyrese Gibson told People: "The statement that you make is you step down, that's what you do."
On Wednesday, director Spike Lee backed away from calls to boycott the awards and said a plan is needed to ensure racial equity in Hollywood.

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