Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I lost it'

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years. Photo: Reuters

Actor Will Smith addressed the shocking moment he slapped and shouted a vulgarity at comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife's hairstyle at this year's Oscars, saying "I lost it" and that he understood if some people were not ready yet to see his new film.

Appearing on TV's The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, on Monday night to promote his new movie, Emancipation, the actor recalled the incident that overshadowed Hollywood's top awards ceremony last March.