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Will Smith Joins Wife in Oscars Boycott

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Will Smith has joined his wife Jada Pinkett Smith in boycotting the 2016 Academy Awards. Smith said he would feel “uncomfortable” at the ceremony due to the lack of diversity." Will’s wife Jada announced she would not attend or watch the show on February 28 in protest. Will, who was out of the country when she made her video declaration, will also boycott the ceremony because he believes the nominations reflect a greater problem in the U.S.

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