Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, says he was 'out of line'
Smith wrote, "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."
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Los Angeles, March 29: American actor Will Smith apologized to comedian Chris Rock, for hitting him during the Oscar ceremony, saying he was "out of line and was embarrassed".
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage after he got miffed at the latter's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars. And during his acceptance speech, he apologised for his behaviour. The 94th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.
"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," Smith wrote in a post on Instagram.
"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour 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," Smith said. He also apologizes to the Academy for slapping comedian Chris Rock.
Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage after he got miffed at the latter's joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
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Initially, Smith was laughing but Jada clearly looked affected by the joke. Smith then took to the stage to punch Rock.
A few minutes after the incident, Smith was announced Best Actor at the Oscars. And during his acceptance speech, he apologised for his behaviour. The 94th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.
