Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock

Will Smith has apologized for hitting Chris Rock on the Oscars stage on Sunday night.

“Violence

is . My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not . There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”

The post continued, “I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am

.”

When Rock took the stage to deliver the best documentary prize, he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith appearing in a sequel to "G.I. Jane." Pinkett Smith has been candid about her

, which causes hair loss. Smith then raced onto the stage, smacking Rock before sprinting back to his seat.

The incident stunned spectators, who rushed to social media because it wasn't apparent whether the altercation was a spoof or not. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal in "King Richard" just a few moments later. He apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees in his remarks, but he did not mention Rock.

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