Actor Will Smith has issued an apology for striking presenter Chris Rock at Sunday's Academy Awards.
In a post on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Smith called his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable."
Chris
Rock had earlier made a joke about Pinkett Smith being in “G.I. Jane”
because of her bald head. Pinkett Smith announced last year she shaved
her head after struggling with alopecia. After smacking Rock in the
face, Smith yelled at him, “Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking
mouth!” The Oscar audience, and viewers on social media, were stunned by
Smith’s slap, which seemed like a comedic skit at first. The incident
took place during the presentation of best documentary feature, which
was a few categories before best actor. Smith addressed the slap
immediately upon taking the stage to accept the award.
Here's the full statement:
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
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