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What did Will Smith’s apology to Chris Rock say?
ON MARCH 27, 2022, the 94th Academy Awards took place with the 'slap heard round the world' between Will Smith and Chris Rock.
The following day, Will Smith issued a written apology via his Instagram to Chris Rock.
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What did Will Smith’s apology to Chris Rock say?
The incident took place live during the 2022 Oscars as Chris Rock was speaking on stage and made a joke about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
In his , Will Smith called his behavior "unacceptable."
"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. 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.
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"I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. 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."
On Friday, July 29, 2022, the actor took to social media yet again to share another apology to the comedian.
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In a video posted to Facebook, Will said he's "suffered trauma" as he "didn't live up to people's image and impression of me."
He went on to say: "I am human and I made a mistake and I'm trying not to think of myself as a piece of s**t."
The actor said he's reached out to Chris, but that he hasn't heard back from him.
What condition does Jada Pinkett Smith have?
Will's actions against the comedian Chris Rock came after Rock made a joke about Jada's hair.
"Jada, I love you, GI Jane 2, can't wait to see it," Rock said on the Oscars stage.
Rock was referencing Jada's shaved hairstyle at the award show that night.
The actress and wife of Will debuted her shaved hairstyle in July 2021.
Pinkett Smith has spoken at length about her medical condition, alopecia.
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Pinkett Smith, 50, revealed her condition publicly in 2018 on her Red Table Talk series.
She said: "A lot of people have been asking why I've been wearing turbans.
"Well, I haven't talked about it. It's not easy to talk about, but I am going to talk about it.
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"I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like, 'Oh my God, am I going bald?'
"It was one of those times in my life where I was literally shaking in fear. That's why I cut my hair, and why I continue to cut it."
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