Letting go. Will Smith is moving forward after his open apology to Chris Rock about the now-infamous 2022 Oscars slap, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.“Will is in a really good place, as good as it can get at this stage,” the insider explains to Us. “Ever since sharing his apology with the world, a huge weight has definitely lifted off of his shoulders.”After spending a few months out of the spotlight, the King Richard star, 52, took to social media to upload an emotional video on July 29.
At the beginning of the clip, text appears on screen, reading, “It’s been a minute … Over the last few months, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and personal work … You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer.”The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum went on to reveal that he contacted Rock, 57, in the wake of their feud. “The message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk,” Smith explained. “And when he is, he will reach out.
So I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk. … I’m trying not to think of myself as a piece of s–t.”The source tells Us that despite the comedian’s unwillingness to chat, Smith is both “happy” and “keeping positive” as he begins to think about the next phase of his career. “He’s hopeful for the future and that his life will turn around,” the insider shares.The I Am Legend actor made headlines during the 2022 Oscars after he rushed to the stage and slapped Rock across the face while the SNL alum was presenting an award.
After Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss, which she experiences due to alopecia, Smith then shouted from his seat for Rock to “keep my wife’s name out your f—king
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