Will Smith, who punched Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars, posted a video on Instagram in which he commented on the incident.
He kept quiet about it for the spring Chris Rock has taken a stance on the scene at the spring Oscar gala with his ongoing comedy tour, when the actor Will Smith hit Rock, who was the host.
Among other things, Rock has declared that he is not a victim and joked that those who say words hurt have never been punched in the face, says US Weekly.
– Yes, it hurt. But I shook it off and went to work the next day. I don’t go to the hospital because of paper wounds, Rock has said in his shows.
After his silence, Chris Rock has joked about the attack. PDO
On Friday, Will Smith published a video on his Instagram account in which he talks about what happened. He says that he has spent the last few months thinking and improving himself, and now he wants to answer his fans’ questions about the incident.
Shortly after the punch, Smith took the stage to accept the Academy Award for Best Actor. The first question in the video is why Smith didn’t apologize to Rock in his acceptance speech.
– My head was messed up at that moment. Everything is fog. I have contacted Chris and received a response that he is not ready to talk. When he’s done, he’ll contact me, Smith replies.
– Chris, I apologize to you. My use is unacceptable. I’ll be here when you’re ready to talk, Smith appeals to Rock.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock in a new Instagram video. PDO
In his video, Smith also apologizes to Rock’s mother, who has also given an interview related to the case.
– I didn’t realize how many people were injured in that situation. I want to apologize to Chris’ mother and family.
He describes his previous warm relationship To Tony RockChris Rock’s brother.
– He was my friend. This can hardly be fixed.
– I have spent the last three months going through and trying to understand the nuances and complexities of that moment. I’m not going to break it all down here. I still want to say to all of you that in no way do I think that was the right way to behave at that moment, that that was the optimal way to deal with feelings of disrespect or insults.
Will Smith only seemed to get nervous about the joke after seeing his wife’s reaction. PDO
The video recordings showed that Smith himself initially laughed at Rock’s inappropriate joke. However, after seeing his wife’s blunt reaction, Smith became nervous himself. In the video, Smith answers a question about whether his wife asked him to do something.
– No. I made my own choice based on my own experiences and the history I shared with Chris. In a row had nothing to do with it. Sorry, honey.
Smith also apologizes to his entire family for the commotion he caused.
– To my fellow candidates, this is a community, I won because you voted for me. It breaks my heart that I ruined your moment. An apology is not enough.
Will Smith was awarded as the best male actor at the gala. PDO
The third question is what Smith would like to say to those who admired him before the hit.
– I hate disappointing people. It’s harsh to know that I wasn’t worthy of people’s images.
– I deeply regret. I try to be contrite without being ashamed of myself. I am human. I made a mistake. I try not to think of myself as a badass, Smith explains.
– I know it was confusing and shocking. But I promise that I am committed to bringing light, love and joy into the world. I hope we can be friends again, Smith concludes his speech to his audience.
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Will Smith was enraged at the Oscars in March when host Chris Rock joked about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia, which causes hair loss.
As a result of the joke, Smith stepped on stage and slapped Rock in the face with an open palm. Smith then returned to his seat in the front row and yelled angrily at Rock.
Will Smith stepped on stage at the Oscars and punched Chris Rock in the face. PDO
Moments later, Smith accepted the Academy Award for Best Actor. Smith apologized for the incident on Instagram the next day.
The directors of the gala announced in April that Will Smith will be banned from the Oscars for ten years.