Will Smith apologizes to Rock

Will Smith Apologizes ToChris Rock For His‘Inexcusable’ OscarsSlap: ‘Violence’ Is‘Poisonous’

After slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith apologized for his "unacceptable and reprehensible" behavior and claimed "violence has no place." 

Will Smith has apologized for what has now been dubbed "the slap heard around the world." 

The King Richard star has termed his conduct "inexcusable" after storming the stage and slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. 

According to him, "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. 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.

"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. 

"I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. 

"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. Will said.

Sincerely,
Will