: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for unacceptable Oscars night slap #IndiaNEWS #Other News Los Angeles, July 29 (IANS) A contrite Will Smith has opened up about the controversy surrounding his

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for unacceptable Oscars night slap #IndiaNEWS #Other News
Los Angeles, July 29 (IANS) A contrite Will Smith has opened up about the controversy surrounding his assault of Chris Rock at this years Academy Awards, offering his most unvarnished thoughts about an altercation that has marred his public image, despite being named Best Actor, reports Variety.
In an emotional YouTube post, according to Variety, Smith addressed why he did not apologise to Rock when he accepted the Best Actor prize for his work in King Richard shortly after he charged the stage and slapped the comic for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smiths short haircut.
Its all fuzzy, Smith said. Ive reached out to Chris and the message that came back is hes not ready to talk, and when he is, he will reach out.
Smith once again reiterated that he was sorry for his actions, calling his behaviour unacceptable. The actor has said he had responded violently because Rocks joke referenced the hair loss that Pinkett Smith suffers because of her medical condition known as alopecia. Its a struggle that Pinkett Smith has publicly addressed in the past, notes Variety.
There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment, Smith, who sighs deeply at some parts and seems to be fighting back tears, says in the video. Theres no part of me that thinks thats the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insults.
Smith also addressed questions about whether or not Pinkett Smith, who was seen on camera rolling her eyes at Rocks joke comparing her buzzcut to the one Demi Moore sports in the 1997 film G.I. Jane, had urged him to charge onto the stage. The actor said his wife had said nothing to spur him to assault Rock.
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