Will Smith tearfully apologises after slapping Chris Rock for making joke about his spouse because the police reacts to the altercation (video)
Will Smith has apologized for storming the Oscars stage to slap Chris Rock after the presenter made a joke about his spouse Jada Pinkett-Smith.
After the slap, Will received Finest Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams’ father, in “King Richard”.
That is Will’s first Academy Award and he used his acceptance speech to defend storming onto the Oscars stage and slapping presenter Chris Rock.
He started: “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his household. On this time in my life, on this second I’m overwhelmed by what God is asking on me to do.”
He continued: “I am being known as on in my life to like folks and to guard folks and to be a river to my folks.”
Then Smith apologized to the academy, his household, and to his fellow nominees, however to not Rock.
He added that while you love somebody, you do loopy issues for them.
He then added: “Artwork imitates life. I appear to be the loopy father. However love will make you do loopy issues.”
In the meantime, the Los Angeles Police Division (LAPD) has reacted. They stated they’re conscious of the slap however Chris Rock “has declined to file a police report”.
Watch his apology within the video under.
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