Actor Will Smith has apologized again after his Oscar slap against comedian Chris Rock. "Chris, I apologize to you, my behavior was unacceptable," Smith said in a video that lasted more than five minutes and was uploaded to the US star's Facebook page.
He also apologized to Rock's mother, from whom he recently read an interview. Addressing the winners at the spring Oscars, the 53-year-old said it was "heartbreaking for us to have stolen and spoiled your moment".
At the Oscars at the end of March, Smith shocked an audience of millions with an outbreak of violence. In a rage, he stormed onto the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett. It was about her shaved head, the actress suffers from pathological hair loss. From his seat, Smith then followed up with coarse insults.
Smith tries to work through what happened
"I've spent the past few months replaying and understanding the nuance and complexity of what happened in that moment," Smith said in the video. Regarding the hours after the incident, he said he was "dazed" at the time and his memories are still hazy today.
"No part of me thinks this is the optimal way to deal with a feeling of disrespect or insult." He deeply regrets it and tries to work through what happened without being ashamed of himself.
He tried to contact Rock. However, he is not yet ready for a conversation and wants to get in touch if this changes. Smith said he is committed to bringing light, love and joy to the world.
