Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, Academy after slapping comedian during Oscars

Actor Will Smith apologized on Instagram for slapping Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at the Oscars.

"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," Will Smith wrote in"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

Rock, who was presenting for Best Documentary, made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair when Will Smith walked onto the stage and struck Rock in the face. Will Smith hits at Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, March 27, 2022.

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