Will Smith

The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, ...

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The actor, who has been banned from attending any Academy events, including the Oscars, for 10 years, said bluntly: "There is no part of me that thinks that ...

"I know it was confusing. He added: "To all my fellow nominees.... In closing his apology, Smith added: "I'm human. He added: "You know, I wasn't thinking about how many people got hurt in that moment? He said: "Chris, I apologise to you. And I'm here whenever you're ready to talk."

In a five-minute video posted on Instagram, he spoke directly to the camera and answered a series of questions from social media about the incident on March 27.

My behaviour was unacceptable and I am here whenever you are ready to talk.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. “And I’m not going to try and unpack all of that right now, but I can say to all of you that there is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment. Addressing his wife directly, Smith added: “I’m sorry babe, and I want to say sorry to my kids and my family for the heat that I brought on all of us.” “I have reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk and when he is he will reach out.

Will Smith has shared a lengthy apology to Chris Rock following the Oscars slap drama, earlier this year.

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 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. 'And the work I’m trying to do is, I am deeply remorseful and I’m trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself. But I promise you I am deeply devoted and committed to putting light and love and joy into the world. I have reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk and when he is he will reach out. ‘No. I made a choice on my own from my own experiences, from my history with Chris. Jada had nothing to do with it. My behavior was unacceptable and I am here whenever you’re ready to talk. ‘My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. 'I wanna apologize to Chris' mother. I want to say sorry to my kids and my family for the heat that I brought on all of us. ‘I wanna apologize to Chris’ mother,’ he continued.

In the video, the Oscar winner apologizes to Chris Rock, Rock's family, and Smith's fellow nominees: “There is no part of me that thinks that was that the ...

“I hate when I let people down.” “I know it was shocking,” Smith says at the end of the video. “There is no part of me that feels that’s the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults.” You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer,” words on the screen read. In his video, Smith goes on to apologize to Rock’s mother and Rock’s brother, Tony Rock. “We had a great relationship,” Smith says regarding Tony. “Tony Rock was my man. On Sunday, July 24, Rock co-headlined a comedy show with Kevin Hart at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Rock quipped during his set, according to Us Weekly.

"Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable and I am here whenever you are ready to talk."

I want to say sorry to my kids and my family for the heat that I brought on all of us.” There is no part of me that thinks that’s the optimal way to handle feelings of disrespect or insults.” You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some to answer.”

The Oscar winner said it hurt him "psychologically and emotionally" to disappoint people, after he shouted at Rock and then hit him.

The work I'm trying to do is, I am deeply remorseful and I'm trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself." As he repeated a question that asked why he didn't apologise to Chris at the prestigious awards ceremony, Will said: "I was fogged out by that point. There is no part of me that thinks that’s the optimal way to handle feelings of disrespect or insults." You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer." You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer. Will Smith has uploaded a video apologising to Chris Rock, whom he infamously slapped at the Oscars earlier this year.

In a video posted earlier today, actor Will Smith broke the silence to discuss the famed Chris Rock slap during the Oscar Awards Ceremony earlier this year.

I’m human and I made a mistake and I’m trying not to think of myself as a piece of shit so I would say to those people, I know it was confusing, I know it was shocking, but I promise you I am deeply devoted and committed to putting light and love and joy into the world. I’m sorry, babe, and I want to say sorry to my kids and my family for the heat that I brought on all of us.” The work I am trying to do is, I am deeply remorseful and I’m trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself. I’m not going to try to unpack all of that right now, but I can say to all of you, there is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment. Rock, understandably baffled, managed to remain professional and continued his speech to say, “Will Smith just slapped the shit out of me,” as the actor returned to his seat and yelled for Rock to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth. I will say to you, Chris, I apologise to you.

Will Smith has shared a video to apologise to Chris Rock after the Fresh Prince actor slapped the comedian on stage at the Oscar Awards ceremony earlier ...

"I'm human," Will said. There is no part of me that thinks that’s the optimal way to handle feelings of disrespect or insults." He went on: "I hate when I let people down. I can still see Questlove's eyes – it happened on Questlove's award – and, you know, it's like 'I'm sorry' really isn't sufficient." When he is, he will reach out." Over the last few months, I've been doing a lot of thinking and personal work...

Will Smith has posted a video apology to Chris Rock for striking him during the Oscars, calling his own behavior unacceptable. He acknowledged that Rock ...

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Chris Rock is still not saying how he feels about getting slapped by Will Smith, but he is still making passing jokes about the incident.

"Tony Rock was my man and this is probably irreparable." "We had a great relationship," Smith says. My behavior was unacceptable and I'm here whenever you are ready to talk." "I was fogged out by that point," he says. ... You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer," it reads. "Everybody is trying to be a f---ing victim.

Actor addressed the viral Oscars moment in a new video and clarified that his wife had nothing to do with his decision.

I won because you voted for me, and it really breaks my heart to have stolen and tarnished your moment. “To all my fellow nominees, this is a community. After the cameras showed her unamused response, Smith approached Rock on stage and hit him across the face, before swearing at him.

Will Smith is "deeply remorseful" about slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March.

"There's no part of me that thinks that is the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults." "Tony Rock was my man and this is probably irreparable." I hate when I let people down so it hurts." I've reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he's not ready to talk and when he is, he will reach out. "Over the last few months, I've been doing a lot of thinking and personal work...," the statement reads. So I will say to you Chris, I apologize to you.