'I was out of line': Will Smith says sorry to Chris Rock for Oscars slap


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Seen here accepting the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for 'King Richard', Will Smith has issued an apology after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage Sunday night. – AP

Will Smith has issued an apology after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage Sunday night.

"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. 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 medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally," Smith wrote.

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