Will Smith issued an apology statement on social media today for the slap in the face of the award guest and comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars live night, apologizing to Chris Rock, the Oscar organizer, and the “King Richard” creative team.
“Violence of any kind is harmful and destructive. My behavior at the Oscars last night was unacceptable and unforgivable. Making fun of me is part of the job, but making fun of Jada’s illness is for me It was unbearable and made me act too emotional.
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“I want to apologize to you publicly, Chris. I crossed the line and it was my fault. I’m embarrassed that I’m not acting like the person I want to be. Violence shouldn’t be in this world of love and kindness. There is a place to live.”
In addition, Will Smith apologized to the American Film Institute, the show’s producers, all guests present, and audiences around the world, to the Richard Williams family and the “King Richard” creative team.
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According to media outlet TMZ, Chris Rock didn’t know Jada Pinkett Smith had alopecia until he made the joke that night.
After Will Smith slapped him, Chris Rock never met or spoke to him.
The Oscar Organizing Committee considered expelling Will Smith from the live broadcast at the time of the incident and awarded him the Best Actor Award in another way.
“Slap in the face” incident review:
The 94th Academy Awards was presented on March 28, Beijing time. The presenter, Chris Rock, joked with Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith (thinking that the other party was bald, he could shave his head to play “G.I. Jane”).
At first, Will Smith also laughed with the audience. Chris Rock saw that Jada’s face was not good-looking and added: This is a joke!
But seeing his wife Jada’s face is not good, “Will Smith” stopped laughing, and his mood turned into a rage. He slapped Chris Rock on the face, and asked the other party not to mention Jada’s name after the slap.
Will Smith laughs first, but his wife is angry
Afterwards, Oscar’s official statement: The Academy does not tolerate violence of any kind.
Will Smith apologized to the organizing committee and nominees after winning the Oscar, while Chris Rock refused to report the incident to Los Angeles police.
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