Will Smith shocked Hollywood and the entire film world with his freak out at the 2022 Oscars. The superstar stormed onto the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock, who previously cracked a joke at the expense of Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Coincidentally or not, today seems to be the day when the main participants break their silence. First Chris Rock gave an insight into his feelings after the slap (“I’m not a victim”).
Will Smith’s full apology in the video
A few hours later, Will Smith addresses Chris Rock and the public with a detailed apology. The actor announced his retirement from the Oscars a few months ago.
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Key points from the Will Smith video
In the video, the star answers various questions aimed at the causes and effects of the crime.
Why didn’t he apologize directly to Chris Rock in his Oscars speech?
Smith couldn’t answer that question. Everything is foggy. However, he offered Rock an interview. He’s not ready for that yet. Smith also apologizes to Rock’s mother and brother.
Did Jada Smith encourage her husband to do this in any way?
Jada Smith rolled her eyes at the joke about her baldness caused by an illness, which many viewers took as a sign of encouragement to her husband.
I made the decision myself, based on my own experience and history with Chris. Jada had nothing to do with it.
What does he say to the people he has disappointed?
Smith accepted his first Oscar for Best Actor in King Richard moments after the slap. However, the moment was overshadowed by the scandal previously.
I won because you voted for me. […] It breaks my heart that I stole this moment from you guys.Bad Boys 4 and Beyond: What’s Next for Will Smith’s Career?
Immediately after the Oscar gate, the scandal seemed to freeze Will Smith’s newly blossomed career. Various projects have been halted, including the Netflix fantasy Bright 2, but the tide seems to be turning in the actor’s favor, which he’s hoping to underscore with his new video. Recently, new life has come to Bad Boys 4, which is arguably the franchise most closely associated with the Will Smith name.