World News Headlines March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling 0 Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars 0 0000 0 0 more Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling now playing Transferring money from UAE abroad: what are my cheapest options March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling WIN With Nespresso This Mother’s Day March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling NBA Playoffs 2022: A Casual Fan's Guide to the Postseason March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling Best New Climbing Gear of 2022 March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling A Local Weekend Travel Guide to Austin, Texas March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling First Drive: 2022 Range Rover Ups the Luxury SUV Experience March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling Most Stylish Rain Jackets, Parkas, and Trench Coats for Men March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling EU eyes Russian oil import ban as Moscow strikes western Ukraine March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling World-class Clark Int’l Airport opens new 110,000 square-meter passenger terminal March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling PCG: Bodies of 5 children who drowned in Taal Lake found March 29, 2022 Under One Ceiling Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars Will Smith has taken to Instagram to apologize to Chris Rock, a day after slapping the comedian on stage during the Oscars. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,” Smith wrote in a black and white text post on his Instagram. “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.” SEE ALSO: Chris Rock won’t press charges against Will Smith for that Oscars slap Smith had confronted Rock during the presentation of Best Documentary Feature, after the latter made a jab at Jada Pinkett Smith’s baldness — a condition caused by the autoimmune disease alopecia. The King Richard actor mounted the stage and hit Rock across the face, before returning to his seat and shouting, “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth!” Having had a night to reflect, Smith has now apologized to Rock for his behavior. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris,” Smith wrote. “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.” View this post on Instagram Smith also reiterated his apology to the Academy, after previously addressing the issue during his Best Actor acceptance speech. “I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world,” wrote Smith. “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.” Rock has not yet commented publicly about the incident, however the Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement noting that he has declined to file charges against Smith. Related Related posts: How to use the hidden Papyrus font in Instagram Stories Kashmiris beaten, Shami abused after India loses to Pakistan High court to hear secrets case over Muslim surveillance World-renowned Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey dies at 77 tags: RSS Feed World News 0000 0 0 previous Best heads-up displays for your car: Our 2022 picks next /r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 34, Part 1 (Thread #172)
