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Will Smith on "irreparable" Oscar slap

In a new YouTube video, the actor says he’s “trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself”

Salon

Will Smith apologizes on video for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Four months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has apologized on camera for the move that shocked viewers around the world.

Tribune News Service

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video

The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable.

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Will Smith releases video apologising to Chris Rock for Oscars slap

'I have reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he is not ready to talk'

Wales Online

Will Smith speaks about Chris Rock Oscars slap in first statement in three months

“I spent the last three months replaying and understanding the nuances and complexities of what happened in that moment" says Smith

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn't ready. “There is no part of me…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Smith reaches out to Chris Rock over 'unacceptable' slap at the Oscars with video apology

The Oscar winner said it hurt him "psychologically and emotionally" to disappoint people, after he shouted at Rock and then hit him.

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Watch: Will Smith says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ for slapping Chris Rock & that he is ‘here when you’re ready to talk’

The King Richard actor apologises to the comedian and his family in a new Facebook video

Evening Standard

Will Smith posts an apology video for slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was “unacceptable.”

The Independent UK

‘Jada had nothing to do with it’: Will Smith denies claims wife asked him to slap Chris Rock at the Oscars

Actor addressed the viral Oscars moment in a new video and clarified that his wife had nothing to do with his decision

The Independent UK

Will Smith posts emotional apology for the slap: ‘I am deeply remorseful’

Actor releases video answering questions about the incident at this year’s Oscars where he slapped Chris Rock onstage

The Guardian - US

‘This is probably irreparable’: Will Smith posts apology video for Chris Rock Oscars slap

‘My behaviour was unacceptable and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk’

The Independent UK

Will Smith gives emotional apology to Chris Rock over Oscar's slap in tell-all video

Will Smith has shared a video to apologise to Chris Rock after the Fresh Prince actor slapped the comedian on stage at the Oscar Awards ceremony earlier this year

Daily Mirror

Chris Rock jokes about Will Smith Oscars slap and insists he's 'not a victim'

Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith at this year's Oscars in March after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's haircut

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The Independent UK

Chris Rock readdresses Will Smith Oscars slap at stand-up show with Kevin Hart: ‘I’m not a victim’

‘Yeah, that s*** hurt, motherf****, but I shook that s*** off and went to work the next day,’ comedian quipped

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart gives Chris Rock a live goat named Will Smith during comedy show

‘He’s just happy he’s not at a Jamaican restaurant,’ Rock quipped about the goat

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle opens for Chris Rock and Kevin Hart after cancelled Minnesota gig

‘Despite what you may have read about in the news, I’m okay and I appreciate the support’

Evening Standard

Chris Rock and Lake Bell confirm romance as they jet off on romantic holiday

Comedian Chris rock and actress Lake Bell have confirmed their relationship while in Croatia after weeks of speculation

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Kevin Hart hopes Will Smith and Chris Rock can put Oscars slap behind them and reconcile

Comedian Kevin Hart has added his voice to those seeking reconciliation between Chris Rock and Will Smith in the wake of what has come to be known as the Slap Heard Round the World.

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in ‘a better space’ after Oscars slap: ‘Will is apologetic’

‘People are human and as humans sometimes we make mistakes,’ said Hart

Evening Standard

Will Smith ‘in a better place’ months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Kevin Hart shared an update on Will Smith months after the Oscars slap incident

The Independent UK

Kevin Hart says Will Smith is in ‘a better space’ after Oscars slap: ‘Will is apologetic’

‘People are human and as humans sometimes we make mistakes,’ said Hart

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Hart: Will Smith is ‘in a better space’ after Oscars slap

The actor hopes that Smith and Chris Rock can reconcile, ‘find a way to find some solace and move past it’

Los Angeles Times

'Oh, hell no,' Wanda Sykes wouldn't host the Oscars again. 'You do it once'

Wanda Sykes didn't know what she was in for when she agreed to host the Oscars in March.

Evening Standard

Amsterdam: Taylor Swift has cameo in new film trailer starring Margot Robbie and Christian Bale

Amsterdam is Russell’s first film in seven years

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