Will Smith Breaks Silence, Apologizes to Chris Rock After Oscars Drama About Jada Pinkett Smith Joke: ‘I Reacted Emotionally’

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Breaking his silence. Will Smith spoke out, condemning violence following the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, in which the King Richard star slapped Chris Rock across the face for joking about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,” Smith, 53, wrote via a social media statement on Monday, March 28. “My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.”The Wild, Wild West actor explained that “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.” He went on to say sorry for the way he responded to the 57-year-old comedian’s remarks.“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 continued. “I would also like to apologize to The Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world.”The Philadelphia native, who called himself a “work in progress,” concluded by apologizing to the Williams family and his King Richard cast and crew. “I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us,” he added.On Sunday, March 27, Rock cracked a joke at Pinkett Smith’s expense, comparing her buzz cut to Demi Moore’s in G.I.

Jane. “Jada, I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” the comedian quipped. (The Saturday Night Live alum previously called out the Matrix: Reloaded star at the 2016 Academy Awards, which she did not attend due to the lack of diversity in the nominees.)Pinkett Smith, who