Will Smith has confirmed he won’t be attending the Academy Awards.
The American actor has broken his silence following wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s call for a boycott of the annual ceremony because of the lack of diversity in the nominations.
‘No, my wife’s not going,’ Will told Good Morning America. ‘It would be awkward for me to show up with Charlize [Theron].
‘We’ve discussed it. We’re part of this community, but at this current time, we’re uncomfortable to stand there and say that this is OK.’
Smith, who has been lauded for his role in Concussion, said he was unaware of Jada’s intentions to speak out on the subject.