Will Smith "was asked to leave" the Oscars, the Academy says. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the initiation of "disciplinary proceedings" against Will Smith over his behavior at Sunday's Oscars. In a statement provided to USA TODAY Wednesday, the Academy said that its Board of Governors has begun the process of disciplining Smith for "inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior and compromising the integrity of the Academy." The Academy also revealed that Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock on stage and yelling expletives, but the actor refused. Smith went on to win the Oscar for best actor for his role in "King Richard," giving a tearful speech on stage. Visit the link in our bio for the full story.