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You can't fire me, I quit! Will Smith says he has responded to AMPAS's letter and resigned his Academy membership. notfabio Apr 01, 15:51

Doesn't seem to be an April's Fools Joke, but so far just Belloni sharing an email. notfabio Apr 01, 15:53

Variety confirms notfabio Apr 01, 15:55

David Rubin says AMPAS has accepted his immediate resignation, still pursuing disciplinary proceedings against him. notfabio Apr 01, 16:51

What exactly does resigning his Academy membership mean? What changes because he resigned his Academy membership? fourstars Apr 01, 16:51

He can't vote. You can be nominated. All first time nominees are not members. {nm} Antibody Apr 01, 16:54

Probably not all, most are first time nominees are not members. {nm} Antibody Apr 01, 16:55

If that is all, then this is a meaningless gesture for PR purposes. fourstars Apr 01, 17:22

Roman Polanski still has his Oscars. they're not taking the award back for a slap {nm} racacoonie Apr 01, 18:00

Convicted Sex Offender & Convicted Rapist Harvey Weinstein still has his OSCAR plus the 81 Weinstein OSCAR Wins. Captain Obvious Apr 01, 18:49

If AMPAS really wants to go nuclear, they would bar him or any project he was a part of from Oscar consideration, but doubt bylaws allow. notfabio Apr 01, 18:04

Is that really fair to all the other people who make movies? TheWeekendWarrior Apr 02, 05:36

But is Jada still a member? She can still bring him as her guest :) {nm} TheWeekendWarrior Apr 01, 18:52

What an absolute nitwit. {nm} Goodvibe61 Apr 01, 21:58