Almost 24 hours after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the actor apologized to the comedian on social media.
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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.
Sincerely,
Will
Don’t blame your actions on Jada Pinkett-Smith’s condition when she said she shaved her head because of your daughter, Willow.
Plus, not everyone knew she has alopecia. I didn’t. Why don’t you use your forum to educate people about it instead of slapping Rock with no explanation? It helped no one but yourself. It also made you and Pinkett-Smith look bad in so many ways.
This is not the first or second time you have resorted to violence. It is the third. Therefore, I think you need to look at why that is. But that is your call.
