BREAKING -- '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 apologizes to Chris Rock for Academy Awards slap
The apology came in the form of a written statement hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced an investigation into the stunning Hollywood moment."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 said.
Smith slapped Rock onstage after the comedian made a joke mocking Pinkett Smith's hairstyle. The actress has alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss."Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see it," Rock said. Smith initially seemed to laugh at the joke, while Pinkett Smith appeared to look irritated. Moments later, Smith walked onstage toward Rock and slapped him.
Rock's joke was unplanned, according to the Wall Street Journal. Sources close to the awards show informed the outlet that Rock had not told the joke at rehearsals. Shortly after the slap, Smith won best actor for his role in King Richard, which tells the story of the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. During his acceptance speech, Smith offered an apology to the academy and his"fellow nominees" but did not mention Rock.
Rock has not filed a police report, but the incident left people divided on how to respond, including the question of whether the academy should take away his Oscar. The academy released a statement Monday saying it condemned Smith's actions and announced a"formal review around the incident" exploring"further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.
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