Will Smith: Oscar winner’s video apology to Chris Rock transcribed in full
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Months after the infamous 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith has shared an apology video in which he discusses slapping Chris Rock. “I want to apologise to Chris’s family, specifically Tony Rock. No part of me that thinks that is the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect or insult.” open image in gallery Will Smith as seen in the apology video Smith then addressed whether his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who was the target of the joke that Will Smith reacted to, had asked her husband to “do something”. It’s like ‘I’m sorry’ really isn’t sufficient.” Lastly, Smith talked about how the night has affected him mentally over the past few months.