Will Smith has just clarified this major false idea on the slap of the Oscars
The actor published a five -minute video answering questions about his altercation with Chris Rock.
Will Smith has not finished apologizing for his shocking and unforgettableslapChris Rock at the 2022 Oscars in March. And in a new video published on his Instagram and Youtube pages, the actor answers certain questions to which he was asked several times on the situation in the months that followed. This includes the elimination of a false idea on the incident that implies his wife,Jada Pinkett Smith. It was also the first time he spoke at length of the slap, apart from a statement he published after the ceremony.
The video, published on July 29, begins with text that reads it is time to answer. "Read the rest to find out what questions he answered, how Rock reacted to his personal apologies and what the public was wrong about the altercation.
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Smith slapped rock to make a joke on Pinkett Smith.
At the Oscars,Rock was talking about the announcement of nominees For the best documentary functionality. Leading to reading the nominations, he joked about the balg head of Pinkett Smith, saying that it seemed to be about to filmG.I. Jane 2.
Pinkett Smith received a diagnosis of alopecia and was opened on the hair loss that she experienced because of this. For this reason, the joke did not go well with the couple, and Smith quickly went on stage where he slapped Rock then shouted: "Keep my wife's name on your mouth [Expletive]!"
Pinkett Smith was not satisfied with the joke.
In the Oscars, Smith's first reaction was laughing at the joke, but Pinkett Smith rolled his eyes, seeming to be bored by the blow. It led some to believe that Pinkett Smith wanted Smith to do something in retaliation, or even the fact.Video from another angle Among the public of the Oscars that circulated online shows that Pinkett Smith leans forward immediately after Smith slapped rock, which thought that some indicated that she had found the reaction of humorous Smith.
Smith denies that Pinkett Smith asked him to do anything for his defense.
In his new video, Smith answers the question: "After Jada rolled his eyes, did she tell you to do something?"
"No," he said. "It's like, you know, I made a choice by myself, from my own experiences, from my story with Chris. Jada had nothing to do with that. I'm sorry, baby."
He adds: "I mean sorry to my children and my family for the heat I brought us. I really break my heart for stolen and tarnished your moment. I can always seeQuestlove's the eyes. It happened the price of Questlove. You know, it's like: "I'm sorry" was really not enough. »»
Musician and director Questlove won the Academy Prize for the best documentary functioning forSummer of the soul And had to go on stage for his acceptance speech shortly after the slap.
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Pinkett Smith said herself.
During an episode of his talk showTalk about a red table Focused on alopecia, Pinkett Smith has thought about the Oscar incident.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"Now, about the Night of Oscars, my greatest hope is that these two intelligent and capable men have the opportunity to heal, speak and reconcile," she said in the episode of the 1st June (Going throughToday). "The state of the world today, we both need it, and we all need each other more than ever. Until that time, Will and I continue to do what we have done Over the past 28 years, and it continues to understand this thing called life together. Thank you for listening. "
Smith apologized to Rock in a statement after prices.
Smith apologized to Rock for the first time the day after the Oscars.
"My behavior to the Oscars last night was unacceptable and inexcusable ... I would like to apologize publicly for you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong,"His Instagram message Partly bed. Smith has also resigned from the Academy of Arts and Cinema Sciences and has been banned from its events for 10 years.
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He shared the rock reaction to his personal apologies.
Smith apologizes again to Rock and family members in his new video.
"I contacted Chris, and the message that came back is that he is not ready to speak. And when he is, he will hold his hand. So, I will tell you, Chris, I apologize to you . My behavior was unacceptable and I am here every time you are ready to speak, "says Smith.
He also apologizes to the actor's family, who were also shocked and embarrassed by the situation. "I saw an interview that Chris's mother did and, you know, it was one of the things at that time, I didn't know, and you know, I didn't think about how many people Wounded at that time. So I want to apologize to Chris 'mother. I want to apologize to Chris' family, "said Smith. He adds rock brother,Tony Rock, "You know, we had an excellent relationship. You know, Tony Rock was my man. And he is probably irreparable."
As for Rock, he did not make an official declaration on the situation, butHe joked During his standing comedy sets. A source also saidEntertainment tonight In June, this rock does not "do not care about the Smiths at the moment. He tours and he is preparing for a special comedy".