Will Smith Says Sorry To Chris Rock And The Academy 

According to the actor, all types of violence are poisonous and destructive.

By Omotayo Olutekunbi

Will Smith has officially apologized for his notorious Oscars punch to Chris Rock.

The 53-year-old actor apologized for his viral outburst on his social media pages.

“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Smith shared in a statement. “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.”

The actor also expressed regret to the Williams family for tarnishing a memorable scene from the film’King Richard.’

“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.”

Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on Sunday after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s baldness. Later, the actor was seen ranting at Rock, telling him to stop saying his wife’s name.

Since Smith’s viral outburst, the Academy has issued a statement announcing preparations to take disciplinary action against him in accordance with the organization’s regulations and California statutes.