Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock: ‘I Was Out of Line and I Was Wrong’
thewrap.comInstagram, saying that he was “out of line and I was wrong” for slapping him at the Oscars Sunday night. The “King Richard” star also called his behavior “unacceptable and inexcusable” and again apologized to the Academy and producers of the show.“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.
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