Will Smith has formally apologized to Chris Rock in a statement posted to his, saying that he was “out of line and I was wrong” for slapping him at the Oscars Sunday night.
“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.
Smith also apologized to the “King Richard” family of creatives and to the real life Williams family. Venus and Serena Williams were both seated for Smith’s acceptance speech, and Richard Williams through a representative earlier on Monday likewiseThe “King Richard” star on Sunday walked onto the stage after Rock joked that Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, should star in a “G.I. Jane” sequel due to her bald head.
No excuse! what you did was shameful
Will, is a day late and a $ short
Will, that's fantastic. Typical American attitude.Create violence and preach love! WoW!
If he can’t control his emotions and get physical, he should be dealt in the court of law!
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