WILL SMITH RENDERS HEARTFELT APOLOGY TO CHRIS ROCK FOR OSCARS SLAP

Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the 2022 Oscars in a new video, saying that his behaviour was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready.

Will Smith said in the under-six minute video posted on his YouTube page on Friday that he was deeply remorseful and trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of himself.

Smith, seated in a polo shirt and white ball cap, spoke directly to a camera, answering pre-selected questions about his behavior at the March 27 Academy Awards, when he slapped presenter Rock after the comedian made a reference about the hairstyle of Jada Pinkett Smith, Smith’s wife.

Will also apologized to Rock’s family and especially his mother, Rosalie, and Chris’ younger brother, Tony Rock.

“I didn’t realize how many people got hurt in that moment,” Smith said.