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Will Smith confronts Chris Rock as he presents the award for best documentary feature during the 94th Academy Awards (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY/Sipa USA /AAP Image)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, host of the Oscars, has condemned Will Smith's televised slap of presenter Chris Rock and has launched a formal review of the incident that cast a shadow over Hollywood's glitziest night.

Smith strode on stage during the live telecast and struck Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Less than an hour later, Smith won the best actor Oscar for his role in King Richard.

In a statement on Monday, the 9900-member film academy said it "condemns the actions of Mr Smith at last night's show".

"We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law," the statement said.

The group's standards of conduct policy states it is "categorically opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination" and expects members to uphold the values "of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity".

Violations may result in suspension or expulsion from the group, revocation of Oscars, or loss of eligibility for future awards, according to the policy.

As he accepted the best actor trophy, Smith apologised to the academy and fellow nominees, but not to Rock, and said he hoped he would be invited back to the Oscars.

It is rare but not unprecedented for the film academy to revoke membership.

Producer Harvey Weinstein was expelled in 2017 after more than three dozen women accused him of sexual assault. Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski were kicked out in 2018.

Cosby was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004, though a judge later overturned the conviction. Polanski admitted to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Oscars producers had been hoping for a memorable night on Sunday to rebound from record-low ratings last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They brought in three hosts, opened the show with Beyonce and tried to keep things moving by editing some acceptance speeches.

But it was Smith's outburst that became the most talked-about moment of the night, with pictures and video dominating social media.

Television viewership did jump sharply from last year, to an average of 15.36 million people, according to preliminary estimates. That represented a 56 per cent boost from 2021's record low.

Feel-good movie CODA won the best picture prize, marking a turning point in Hollywood because the film was streamed by Apple TV+ rather than heading exclusively to cinemas.

The New York Times, citing two anonymous industry officials, said there were serious discussions about removing Smith from the Dolby Theatre - the venue for the presentations - following his attack on Rock.

But time was short, because the best actor award was fast approaching, one of the sources told the newspaper, and stakeholders had varying opinions on how to proceed.

Many Hollywood celebrities denounced Smith's actions.

"Will Smith owes Chris Rock a huge apology. There is no excuse for what he did," filmmaker Rob Reiner said on Twitter.

Others supported Smith for defending his wife.

"That's what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you," comedian Tiffany Haddish told People magazine.

"Maybe the world might not like how it went down, but for me, it was the most beautiful thing I ever seen."

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Mar 27, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Will Smith confronts Chris Rock as he presents the award for best documentary feature during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Will Smith confronts Chris Rock as he presents the award for best documentary feature during the 94th Academy Awards (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY/Sipa USA /AAP Image)

Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock on the face and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hairstyle in an epic moment at the Oscars ceremony.

Minutes later, when accepting his first Oscar on Sunday night for best actor for his role in King Richard, Smith apologised to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and his fellow nominees in a tear-filled acceptance speech, but not to Rock.

"I want to be a vessel for love," Smith said, with tears streaming down his face during his acceptance speech.

It was unclear whether Rock, a comedian and actor, was aware that Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, suffers from a disease that causes hair loss.

The episode with Rock, upstaging the rest of the 3-1/2 hour show, was sure to become one of the most memorable moments in 94 years of Academy Awards.

The incident at first appeared to be a scripted joke but turned serious when Smith shouted: "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth."

The audio from the show, broadcast on a time-delay of a few seconds in the United States, appeared to have been cut from the live transmission for many viewers because of the language. But it was audible in some broadcasts, for example in Japan and Australia.

Rock was roasting some of the nominees and, after mentioning Smith, said of his wife, "Jada, I love you. 'G.I. Jane II,' can't wait to see it."

He was referencing the 1997 film "G.I. Jane" in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head.

Smith then walked on stage toward Rock, who had his hands behind his back when Smith threw an open hand at his face that produced an audible smack, and in a form befitting an action movie star. Rock somehow stayed on his feet.

"Oh, wow! Wow! Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me," Rock said as the audience laughed, thinking it was a skit. "Wow, dude. It was a 'G.I. Jane' joke."

Smith then made what may become one of the most repeated phrases of Oscar history when he said, "Keep my wife's name out of your f***king mouth."

Rock responded, "I'm going to. That's the greatest night in the history of television."

Smith then repeated his phrase, louder and more deliberately.

Jada Pinkett Smith told Billboard in December she has been battling the autoimmune disorder alopecia, which can cause hair loss and balding.

The audience initially thought Smith's indignation was feigned, part of the act.

It was only after he returned to his seat and shouted that the audience went silent and audibly gasped.

Smith, 53, has been one of Hollywood's most charming and bankable stars, and was known for his clean rap lyrics when he shot to fame in the 1990s in the television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

He took on mostly comedy and action roles early in his movie career before expanding into drama, and twice had been nominated for best actor before, for 2001's Ali and the 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

Smith won this time for playing Richard Williams, the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.

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Will Smith accepts the Best Actor Award for his role in King Richard (EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT)

"Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said through tears in an obvious reference to what had just taken place.

Smith did not mention Rock but said: "Art imitates life -- I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things."

And his final remark before leaving the stage was, "I hope the Academy invites me back."

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Here's all of the winners from the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Best picture: CODA

Best actress: Jessica Chastain

Best actor: Will Smith, King Richard

Best director: Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog

Original screenplay: Belfast

Adapted screenplay: CODA

Best supporting actor: Troy Kotsur, CODA

Best supporting actress: Ariana DeBose, West Side Story

Cinematography: Dune

Costume design: Cruella

Film editing: Dune

Documentary feature: Summer of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Original song: No Time to Die from No Time to Die, music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell

Best international film: Drive My Car, Japan

Best animated feature: Encanto

Best animated short film: The Windshield Wiper.

Music (original score): Dune

Live action short: The Long Goodbye

Documentary (short subject): The Queen of Basketball

Production design: Dune

Makeup and hairstyling: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Sound: Dune

Visual Effects: Dune

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