Actor Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for punching host Chris Rock in the face during the Oscar award ceremony. The actor said his actions were in no way justified and apologized to Chris Rock and his mother. The actor apologized in a video shared on his Instagram account.
“I tried to contact Chris Rock several times…but he was not ready to talk to me. “If he’s willing to talk to me, I’ll say, ‘Chris, I apologize to you,’ said Will Smith.
The star also apologized to Chris Rock’s mother and added that this was not the right way to behave at that time.
Shocking events unfolded when the award for the best documentary was presented at the Oscars. Comedian Chris Rock made a reference to Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance on stage. Jada arrived with a bald head due to alopecia. Chris Rock was referring to their shaved heads. Chris Rock compared Jada to Demi Moore’s look in GI Jane. Will Smith immediately got up from his seat and came to the stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face. “Don’t talk about my wife with your dirty mouth,” he said loudly.
Immediately after, Will Smith received the Oscar for the best actor for his performance in the film ‘King Richard’ on the same stage. Will Smith’s speech after accepting the award was emotional. Will Smith, who apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the award, responded that he, like Richard Williams, was a crazy father. “Love will make you do crazy things,” said Will Smith with horseradish.