The 2022 Oscar awards ceremony went down in history for a moment that was not predicted: when actor Will Smith gets on stage at the Dolby Theater and punches comedian Chris Rock in the face for commenting on Smith’s wife’s haircut, whom he compared to GI Jane 2.
Almost at the end of the gala, Will Smith returned to the stage, but this time to receive the award for Best Leading Actor for the film King Richard. With tears in his eyes he referred to what happened and apologized to the Academy and his colleagues for what happened.
However, This Monday he spoke through his social networks and assured that “violence is poisonous”. In addition, he reiterated his apologies for this fact that went around the world.
“My behavior at the Academy Awards last night was unacceptable and inexcusable.. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me and I reacted emotionally,” the 53-year-old actor wrote.
In another section of the publication he said: “I’d like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I crossed the line and I was wrong. I am ashamed 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.”
In the end, Will Smith apologizes to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and viewers who followed the broadcast.
“I would like to apologize to the Williams family and my King Richard family.. I am deeply sorry that my behavior has tainted what has been a magnificent journey for all of us,” she wrote.