Smith said that, “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris.”In his statement today, Smith admitted that ,”…a joke about Jade’s medical condition was too much to bear and I reacted emotionally.”Express Embarrassment/Remorse/RegretSmith wrote that, “I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.”The actor said that, “There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.
There was early speculation that the Academy might take way Smith’s Oscar, ban him from future ceremonies, cancel his membership in the Academy, or penalize him in other ways.While some on social media said they could understand why Smith got angry at Rock, few condoned his violent response., Rob Reiner said that,”Will Smith owes Chris Rock a huge apology. There is no excuse for what he did. He’s lucky Chris is not filing assault charges. The excuses he made tonight were [BS].
“Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a comedian,” Kathy Griffin wrote on . “Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters,” according toreported that, “Noting that she thought Will's outburst was a result of=a lot of stuff built up,’ including a joke that Rock, 57, made at Jada's expense at the 2016 Oscars, [Whoopi Goldberg added, “I think he overreacted.’”
It was crappy self pitty. Hollywood is favorite punching bag of the country & everyone in that room is viciously roasted/criticized by lesser than them. Will's issues boiled to the surface. If my husband did that 'for me', I'd be mad as hell. That's not support/Will needs help
Is this newfound, insightful leadership advice…or simply partaking in sensationalism under the guise of guidance?
What about Chris Rock apologizes? Verbal violence is violence, too