Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock in public video for ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after Oscars slap

In a video posted online on Friday, actor Will Smith issued a public apology for his “unacceptable behaviour” to comedian Chris Rock after slapping him at the Oscars ceremony three months earlier. In the video, Smith indicated that he had reached out to Rock, but received a message that the fellow actor was not ready to talk.

• Will Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap, says he’s ‘deeply remorseful’