“HEARTBROKEN”: WILL SMITH RESIGNS FROM THE ACADEMY

Sat 02 April 2022:

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars – but what does that mean for the actor?

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is the organisation that sets the nominations and ultimately decides the winners at the Oscars each year.

There are approximately 10,000 members, all of whom are expected to “advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures”.

Five days after the incident at the 2022 Oscars that saw Smith walk onto the stage and slap Rock, after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, he has announced he will resign as a member.

This followed many reports that the actor faced disciplinary action by the Academy.

The resignation also won’t keep Smith from attending future Oscar ceremonies, meaning that the actor could return in 2023 to present Best Actress. Traditionally, the previous year’s acting winners all return to announce who will replace them as the latest recipients of the top awards.

In a statement, Smith called his actions “shocking, painful and inexcusable” and said he will accept any “further consequences” the Academy may still decide on.

“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.”

Smith’s motive for hitting Rock was due to the belief that the comedian, who referred to Pinkett Smith as “GI Jane” because of her shaved head, was making fun of her alopecia diagnosis.

While Rock has said he is “still processing what happened” at the ceremony, a source close to the comedian said “he had no idea” Pinkett Smith had alopecia.

Pinkett Smith has a close haircut because she suffers from alopecia, an autoimmune disease that triggers hair loss. Here’s everything you need to know about the disease.

What Is Alopecia Aoerta?

Alopecia areata is a condition in which hair falls out in small that might not be noticeable at first. However, these patches may link and become visible as the condition progresses. When the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss, the disease develops.

Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and face, as well as other regions of the body. It might also take a long time to develop and recur after a long period of time. A person suffering from the disease may experience complete hair loss, a condition such as Alopecia Universalis. There is a possibility that hair might fall out again once it grows back. Hair loss and regrowth depends from person to person.

What Are The Causes Of Alopecia?

While it is not clear the exact reason that causes this condition, one of the most common is genetics. Studies show that one in five people suffering from alopecia areata has a family history of other autoimmune conditions. Some of the other causes of alopecia include stress and excessive consumption of alcohol.

Know The Symptoms Of Alopecia

The primary symptom of alopecia is hair loss, which usually starts on the scalp. Some of the common signs of the condition that you need to look out for include:

Hair loss in patches
Hair falling out in coin-sized patches
Less hair growth on beard and eyelash
Sudden hair loss that occurs in a period of days or weeks
Itching or burning in the affected area
Dull, thin and rough nails

Treatments Available

While there is no cure for alopecia, there are treatments available that could help in the regrowth of hair:

Hair transplant surgery

This could be one solution for people experiencing permanent hair loss. There are two types of hair transplants, namely Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Talk to your doctor to know which one is the best treatment for you.

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