Academy Award-winner Will Smith has publicly apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony.
The actor assailed Rock after the latter made joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith’s baldness which is a result of the medical condition alopecia.
Will Smith posted the following statement across his social media:
“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.”
At press time, Chris Rock has yet to respond to the incident or apology. This article will be update when new information is available.
