First Dubai, now Mumbai: Will Smith is said to have gone to India to enable himself a “spiritual journey”. Smith doesn’t seem particularly interested in the fact that he might still owe Chris Rock an apology.
Will Smith is determined never to allow violence again
The actor slapped Chris Rock in front of the camera at this year’s Oscars. The action caused a huge stir in Hollywood and dominated the headlines for days. The 53-year-old released a statement shortly after the incident that was probably intended as a general apology. In it he also said, “Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure never again allow violence to overcome reason.”
Insiders find Will Smith’s yoga journey ‘ridiculous’
As a result, Smith is now said to be in Mumbai, People reported. A source for the magazine has reportedly confirmed that the “King Richard” star flew to India’s west coast to practice yoga and meditation.
A personal apology to Rock, who remains silent on the matter and goes through his stand-up shows as if nothing had happened, is said to have been missing. To the annoyance of many Hollywood insiders, according to Page Six: “Will’s ‘spiritual journey’ to India with yoga and meditation comes across as cynical and ridiculous considering he didn’t personally apologize to the one person he met in front of millions attacked by onlookers.” Sources on the celebrity site are said to have mocked, “Not even a thousand ‘Namastes’ will make it up to you.”
The Oscar bell and its consequences
The Academy decided in the past few weeks that the Oscars will take place without Will Smith for the next ten years. Hollywood stars positioned themselves on their favored side, many backed Chris Rock and condemned the actor’s act of revenge, such as Jim Carrey. The comments section on Smith’s apology post has been blocked, presumably due to the strong backlash. Meanwhile, his wife Jada seems to be behind him. Despite wishing he hadn’t overreacted, she is said to be “not mad” at him.