Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscar’s slap ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’
“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,”
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap
Smith added apologies to the film academy, producers of the Oscars telecast, attendees, viewers and the Williams family. Smith was honored for his role as Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena.
“I am a work in progress,” added Smith.
Earlier Monday, the film academy said: “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show.
We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law.”
The fallout from Smith’s onstage assault continued Monday, as Hollywood and the public continued to wrestle with a moment that stunned the Dolby Theatre crowd and viewers at home.
Many believed it was scripted to give the Oscars a needed revival.
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