Will Smith Breaks Silence on Oscar Slap, Apologizes to Chris Rock

Will Smith has finally spoken out about The Slap.

At around 7:17pm Et Monday night, he posted a statement on Instagram, which included an apology to Chris Rock, something which he neglected to do during his lengthy Best Actor acceptance speech at the Academy Awards Sunday.“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,

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