Watch: Will Smith & Marlon Wayans Talk Oscar Controversy On 'Good Morning America' And ESPN
The #oscarssowhite controversy continues to swirl, and if it hasn't already, it's beginning to overshadow the ceremonies next month. Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith, George Clooney, David Oyelowo, and Idris Elba, are some of the high profile names that have spoken out in regards to the issue, while a small chorus is calling for Chris Rock to step down from his hosting duties at the Oscars. And now, two more names have shared there views about the current state of industry.
Will Smith talked with "Good Morning America," and takes a position similar to that of Clooney, that the Academy used to do a better job of highlighting performances by people of color. The actor points out that he's been nominated twice, and lost to Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker on those occasions. However, this year's slate of nominees gave him pause.
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