The 94th Oscar Awards, which took place yesterday, witnessed a moment in the history of television and cinema. During the live broadcast, the presenter of the ceremony, Chris Rock, made a joke about Will Smith’s wife. Will Smith, who didn’t like the joke, stood up, walked over to Chris Rock, and slapped Rock hard.
A few minutes after this event, Will Smith, who went on stage to receive his Oscar, apologized to everyone for what happened, but refused to apologize to Chris Rock at that moment. Smith did this in his new post he made recently. Smith’s statement of apology shared on his Instagram account was as follows:
Will Smith’s apology to Chris Rock:
“All forms of violence are poisonous and destructive. My behavior at the Academy Awards last night was unacceptable and unforgivable. Jokes on my part are part of the business but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me and I reacted emotionally.
I want to apologize to you in front of everyone, Chris. I crossed the line and I was wrong. I was embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I wanted 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 from around the world. I want to apologize to the Williams Family and the King Richard Family. I am very sorry that my behavior has tarnished an otherwise wonderful journey for all of us.”
Will Smith shared his apology to Chris Rok, while another statement came from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which organized the Oscars. The Academy announced that it condemned Will Smith’s actions and stated that it is investigating what should be done in accordance with the law. It is not yet known whether the Oscar given to Will Smith will be taken back.
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