After smacking Chris Rock in the face, Will Smith apologized publicly.
“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,” – Will Smith wrote on Instagram
“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. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.
I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my ‘King Richard’ Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am a work in progress.” – Will Smith wrote on Instagram
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, has taken action following Will Smith’s on-stage incident with Chris Rock.
The Academy 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 New York Times
What do you think about Will Smith’s apology? Is he truly sorry for slapping Chris Rock? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
He crose the line by slapping Chris rock but then he realize he went too far… And he apologize… And his apology shows that will smith is not egotic ….
Chris Rock was very rude about him exposing a family secret that he knew about that Will Smith was out of line because he knew he was on camera he should have dealt with it like a man the only thing he did wrong was further embarrass him and his wife. Will Smith was not wrong for his anger and hurt he was wrong for his behavior on national TV he was wrong because he has a child he has children’s they were supposed to set an example for you should have dealt with it after the show. Shame on Chris Rock