Video: "My behavior was unacceptable." Will Smith addresses Oscars slap, apologizes to Chris Rock

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2022
  • Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian at the Oscars earlier this year, addressing the incident in a new video posted to social media. MORE: abc7.com/will-smith-apology-c...

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  • @bryantrujillo3155
    @bryantrujillo3155 Před rokem +6402

    Leave your wife is the first step. She’s despicable

    • @thegatorviking
      @thegatorviking Před rokem +328

      right. when he said my wife didn't have anything to do with this I LAUGHED out loud. like really, bro? She's the whole reason why he felt the need to answer all the critics from the past two years in one slap on Chris. She drug him and their marriage through the mud for views and dollars. And we saw a man we all thought had life figured out crumble before our eyes in the public view while his wife just looked at him like a dog. Unreal.

    • @bobbaloobop
      @bobbaloobop Před rokem +84

      He will do that in his own time. Not our decision to make.

    • @mvaladez187
      @mvaladez187 Před rokem

      She belongs to the streets

    • @Kthomasritchie
      @Kthomasritchie Před rokem

      His wife is poison.

    • @italianozuzu1232
      @italianozuzu1232 Před rokem

      He a simp.

  • @tonalbaskey2549
    @tonalbaskey2549 Před rokem +1895

    Man destroyed his life's work over a joke everyone would have forgotten in just a few seconds..

    • @chewy5007
      @chewy5007 Před rokem +43

      The only way to repair this is to have a will smith roast with Chris rock on the roster

    • @hellfire5108
      @hellfire5108 Před rokem +16

      Yeah but he would have to listen to his wife for the rest of his life that he did nothing.

    • @blakecoston8579
      @blakecoston8579 Před rokem +16

      He didn't destroy his career.. he still making films

    • @cake58879
      @cake58879 Před rokem +27

      @@hellfire5108 I mean he could have talked to Chris after about his wife’s condition. Was the slap and yelling really necessary?

    • @ARDG89
      @ARDG89 Před rokem +7

      how can it be forgotten? it was at the Oscars 😂😂😂😂😂 and will be online forever

  • @Eco-pu2zs
    @Eco-pu2zs Před rokem +1383

    There is a difference between someone who is truly sorry and someone who is just trying to do damage control.

    • @hawkeye4324
      @hawkeye4324 Před rokem +30

      And I assume that this is the latter

    • @cake58879
      @cake58879 Před rokem +9

      @@hawkeye4324 definitely

    • @chrisnoziere2893
      @chrisnoziere2893 Před rokem +9

      I mean he did reach out to Chris privately man to man

    • @Eco-pu2zs
      @Eco-pu2zs Před rokem +28

      @@chrisnoziere2893 Because his career had taken a hit. If he had received overwhelming support for assaulting him, he NEVER would have apologized. In his acceptance speech he tried to blame the Devil for his actions but the only demons that made him do anything where his own. He was later seen partying and having the time of his life that night. He's sorry his actions hurt himself not Chris Rock.

    • @chrisnoziere2893
      @chrisnoziere2893 Před rokem +1

      @@Eco-pu2zs he never really had beef with Chris before the slap

  • @ShahNewaz1
    @ShahNewaz1 Před rokem +681

    "Forgive me so my career stays perfect 😭"

    • @austinneveau9387
      @austinneveau9387 Před rokem +23

      His career hasn't been perfect. Great actor and has many hits but he has misses too.

    • @namanrawal5849
      @namanrawal5849 Před rokem +7

      That’s not what happened here. Usually I can tell if it’s something like that, but this video is really genuine. We can’t really debate about that, because your perception is yours. But you’re kind of missing the humility in the video imo. I’m an actor and this isn’t “acting.” Actors don’t act. They improvise in real time with real emotion using their lines as guardrails. There’s no pretending in acting. Everything is as if it’s truly happening…just saying that here so no one accuses of him of acting during his apology.

    • @applejuicejunkie316
      @applejuicejunkie316 Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@@austinneveau9387that's every actor, hits and misses. Will's film career is enviable by every measure. Too bad he destroyed his career with one slap.

  • @hice519
    @hice519 Před rokem +2676

    Interviewer didn't want to get slapped so they used a teleprompter.

  • @WikDgunner
    @WikDgunner Před rokem +2778

    He lost me when he apologized to his wife 😂

    • @popeyepanther4519
      @popeyepanther4519 Před rokem +325

      She's one of the reasons for the way he behaves. Nasty women controlling men are everywhere. A lot of men are unaware of them being manipulated. Its a major fact.

    • @outlawfly664
      @outlawfly664 Před rokem +1

      @@popeyepanther4519 That's the fault of the men being simps these days, emasculated men letting themselves being controlled. The roles have been reversed, men are becoming women and women are becoming men.

    • @gjones9831
      @gjones9831 Před rokem +28

      I thought the same thing even before I saw your comment. SMH.

    • @roselethal402
      @roselethal402 Před rokem +1

      Yeah, Jada Smith is a stupid women. She gets what she wants then does not know how to handle it, then picks at her husband in public, but Chris should not poke fun at her hair. There are no innocent people in this situation. God gives you what you ask for sometimes it's up to you to appreciate it. Carla.

    • @tmorris306
      @tmorris306 Před rokem +38

      Right...I was like ok I'am done🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @nadine5613
    @nadine5613 Před rokem +630

    i dont think i can have the same respect for will again 💀

    • @metalfilmsofficial9468
      @metalfilmsofficial9468 Před rokem +10

      people do dumb things

    • @dz3952
      @dz3952 Před rokem +3

      Me too

    • @felipelenck8585
      @felipelenck8585 Před rokem +18

      Did you REALLY think Smith was incapable of making mistakes?

    • @metalfilmsofficial9468
      @metalfilmsofficial9468 Před rokem +5

      @@felipelenck8585 Fair. But it's also ambiguous how genuine this is.

    • @etqy1231
      @etqy1231 Před rokem +4

      Respect can be a pathetic thing.. People can change their respect towards you in less than a second. Even though you may have spent a long time building that respect from people, it can be a fine line that you have to walk on perfectly. If you step over that line just a little, it could be shot.

  • @Hippielove90
    @Hippielove90 Před rokem +251

    Saying "I want to apologize" and saying "I'm sorry " are two different things

    • @notbrianbradley
      @notbrianbradley Před rokem +17

      If taken literally, sure. In the culture he and Chris and I live, they mean the same thing but the first one is considered more formal.

    • @chrisnoziere2893
      @chrisnoziere2893 Před rokem +3

      You’re right but Will did reach out Chris privately to try to make a mends! Because he really didn’t have any beef with Chris before the slap!

    • @Carriesaglock
      @Carriesaglock Před 9 měsíci +2

      Edd Zack Lee. This was a Seinfeld episode. He’s skipping step 9.

    • @matthewzaloudek
      @matthewzaloudek Před měsícem

      @@notbrianbradley lmao who the fuck are you

    • @thomasjones9662
      @thomasjones9662 Před měsícem +1

      Uuuh, just fyi, he literally said: I apologize.

  • @Inyourlap
    @Inyourlap Před rokem +3925

    The most despicable thing is that hundreds of people in that theatre gave him a standing ovation just a few minutes after it happened. And before the media and people “told” them how they were supposed to react. Just a bunch of hypocrites.

    • @richk1579
      @richk1579 Před rokem +52

      Well said

    • @joepagram8287
      @joepagram8287 Před rokem +205

      agreed the only person i know of who wasn't a hypocrite was Jim Carrey who highlighted how sickening that was

    • @tommymc7535
      @tommymc7535 Před rokem +107

      Will is so fake… gives me homelander vibes 💯

    • @ajani7852
      @ajani7852 Před rokem

      @@joepagram8287 Jim Carrey sexually assaulted Alicia Silverstone at a LIVE Awards show in the 90s. So he is technically a hypocrite too...... Plus I don't think the audience really realised what went on.

    • @JimChap
      @JimChap Před rokem +28

      Agreed. That was just horrific. We know how eager these celebs are to conform so once the clapping started they're like "Oh I guess we're supposed to clap now"

  • @Rac2nd
    @Rac2nd Před rokem +2330

    He should’ve started with this line: “Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down”

  • @OscarMPG1
    @OscarMPG1 Před rokem +246

    This wasn't an apology. This was a hostage video

  • @luikanami
    @luikanami Před rokem +191

    Don't apologize to the public for what you did!
    Apologize to Chris for slapping him, to all the winners and presenters who got the spotlight taken away from them, to the academy for not leaving the room and making the most awkward scene in tv history, and to all of us for dragging us yet again into your personal issues.

    • @namanrawal5849
      @namanrawal5849 Před rokem +4

      And what about the personal issues that we rope others into in our lives? Are you saying that Will is not human like us? If I were to hold a camera up to your daily life and televised your emotional rollercoaster of a life (we are all on one), would you have the same level of hostility towards yourself? Would you not be able to forgive yourself?

    • @luikanami
      @luikanami Před rokem +2

      @@namanrawal5849 I agree with all of this, but again, why does all of this involve us when involving us was the problem in the first place?

    • @pbsfundingaddict790
      @pbsfundingaddict790 Před 10 měsíci

      @@luikanami I agree with everything you said. I’ve been a Chris fan all my life and the fact that Will slapped him in front of zillions of celebrities anticipating their awards made me so mad I can’t even begin to imagine anything good come out of Will in the future. Will should’ve talked to Chris privately and asked him not to poke fun at Jada or just simply ignored Chris for however long he wants, but no, Will just had to go onstage and smack Chris in front of an audience and yell and cuss out Chris, overshadowing any celebrities’ victories. What Will did was virtually inexcusable, unforgivable and downright embarrassing. Heck, I even agree with the Academy’s decision to ban Will from attending any Academy events for the next 10 years. Even after then, I don’t know if I can ever like or trust Will again.

    • @Necrobadger
      @Necrobadger Před 5 měsíci +1

      Will should be getting an award for doing the right thing.

    • @forestgreenlumberjacket2947
      @forestgreenlumberjacket2947 Před 4 měsíci

      He did say he tried to reach out to him tbf.

  • @nemesisstudio2377
    @nemesisstudio2377 Před rokem +1762

    Literally me when my mom forces me to apologize to my siblings

    • @donsandrano1429
      @donsandrano1429 Před rokem +18

      True

    • @Yoshi-ck7fv
      @Yoshi-ck7fv Před rokem +11

      Based

    • @geandrinho2
      @geandrinho2 Před rokem +7

      Based

    • @Happin3ess
      @Happin3ess Před rokem +11

      Yes. I've not seen a celebrity crash as hard as this. It's grim.

    • @bondseanbond5190
      @bondseanbond5190 Před rokem +1

      @@geandrinho2 0:14 and 1:16 poor Will Smith (Jonah: a Veggie tales Movie/Star Wars Episode 3/Batman as Tarzan).

  • @Francis_M
    @Francis_M Před rokem +952

    The reason he didn't apologise in his acceptance speech is because he was still under the impression that what he did was proper and heroic. The apology now is because it didn't turn out the way he'd hoped and there was a ton of backlash.

    • @PassportBoysAreNotwelcome
      @PassportBoysAreNotwelcome Před rokem +49

      This is right on point.

    • @PassportBoysAreNotwelcome
      @PassportBoysAreNotwelcome Před rokem +30

      Will became too arrogant, he deserves the fall.

    • @raindances3310
      @raindances3310 Před rokem +44

      Yes. Sometimes people need time to process what they've done to realize it was idiotic.

    • @sharris3624
      @sharris3624 Před rokem +7

      Agreed 💯💯💯

    • @all1lla197
      @all1lla197 Před rokem +26

      Usually, when we do something wrong we believe in the moment it is right. It is usually in reflection do we realize a thing done was wrong.

  • @geneya
    @geneya Před rokem +16

    He didn't apologize that night, he accepted his award and didn't care.

    • @shanefolan9175
      @shanefolan9175 Před 10 dny

      because he thinks it's fine to be violent, he only apologised later when he saw that the rest of the world didn't.

  • @BlinkinFirefly
    @BlinkinFirefly Před rokem +89

    His apology feels so tense with this almost underlying anger. He briefly apologized to Chris but then went on to apologize more in sincerity to others. But Chris is the one he punched. Will always seemed so wholesome and fun and smart to me. But now I see him as this scary person with a LOT of unsolved emotional issues. I’m sure he regrets what he did. But I’m guessing it’s mostly because it messed with his career. Hope you get real help, Will. This is a time to grow emotionally.

    • @SA-lz1vx
      @SA-lz1vx Před rokem +7

      I found that part so weird. The one he hit and yelled at- he barely spent any time apologising to.

    • @theman8034
      @theman8034 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@fearIsTakentbh Chris has said some stuff about Jada in the past. Especially during the 2016 Oscars in which he hosted. Plus he commented some weird stuff on Will IG when he wished his ex wife a happy birthday. So there’s definitely some history or something that’s been brewing before the slap.

    • @ranelmarinduque794
      @ranelmarinduque794 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@theman8034regardless, though. The act couldn't be justified.

  • @KingDevilCharger
    @KingDevilCharger Před rokem +94

    If I were Chris Rock, I'd say to Will:
    "Keep my name out your fx*king mouth!!!"

  • @WhyDidYoutubeDoThis
    @WhyDidYoutubeDoThis Před rokem +428

    Man he still covering for her, like he didn’t laugh at the joke.

    • @ThePoliticrat
      @ThePoliticrat Před rokem +10

      *says in Sith Holocron voice*

    • @soy.tu.papa.el.chiludo.fam632
      @soy.tu.papa.el.chiludo.fam632 Před rokem +3

      Great acter Will,,NOT,,, who is this clown trying to fool,,, he only fooling himself,,,I feel no pitty for you 😠😠😠

    • @julianG1212
      @julianG1212 Před rokem +2

      Hey nihilus had any good planets?

    • @ThePoliticrat
      @ThePoliticrat Před rokem +2

      @@julianG1212 Vitiate ate Ziost about eight years back.

    • @leftifornian2066
      @leftifornian2066 Před rokem +2

      @@ThePoliticrat he can have imperium nihilus still

  • @MagisterVeritas
    @MagisterVeritas Před rokem +426

    Here, Will, lemme help you out:
    I won't ask Chris' forgiveness, because I don't deserve it. Maybe one day when I've forgiven myself I will ask it. I just want to say that I'm sorry. Not as an apology, but as me regretting my actions. There does come a time in a man's life when he must protect the ones he loves, but not from a comedian doing his trade. For those saying I've humiliated Chris I want to say: no, he took it like a champ and came up on top. In that situation he was the hero and I was the villain. I did not humiliate him, but I did manage to humiliate myself. I worked so hard, put so much effort into my acting for years and I feel like it's all been undone by 20 seconds of rage. All that intellect I had to put into my acting methods and I was overcome by such a base instinct as to hurt another human being by following a misguided sense of righteousness. This is not the example I want to show my kids. For all the people out there on my side over this situation, I like to think that in the past I have shown examples of being a role model, but this was not one of them. Follow me for whatever else, but not for this. Not for my lowest point. Thank you for listening.
    That ought to have done it, Will. But to say stuff like this you have to genuinely be sorry.

    • @pruke8720
      @pruke8720 Před rokem +38

      Beautfully said

    • @anikaslashlounge1471
      @anikaslashlounge1471 Před rokem +5

      Beautiful.

    • @cloudgary7596
      @cloudgary7596 Před rokem +3

      Calm down 😂😂😂

    • @Linkebarz
      @Linkebarz Před rokem +27

      Bro talk to putin and stop the war. Apologize on behalf of Ukraine and the US.
      You bring peace to the world with these kind of apologies.

    • @pratibhapatil2089
      @pratibhapatil2089 Před rokem +39

      Can you help me get my ex back?

  • @AwesomeGarry_yes
    @AwesomeGarry_yes Před 7 měsíci +10

    I have no respect for him. He’ll let his wife have sex with a guy who’s practically the age of his son, but a GI Jane joke is where he draws the line? What a “man”. What a messed up marriage.

  • @simplymichee7916
    @simplymichee7916 Před rokem +369

    This was the most self-centered and self-serving apology ever.

  • @icydom_
    @icydom_ Před rokem +170

    Will: "sorry to my family for the heat that I brought for all of us"
    Jaden after the slap: "thats how we do it, lets go dad"

    • @RaeAnn_1202
      @RaeAnn_1202 Před rokem +16

      Yep!
      This is a PR move - and a commercial with all the branding, including his hat and his water. There are edits in this video, too.

    • @nrltime5820
      @nrltime5820 Před rokem

      You guys need to get jiggy wit it

    • @Hey_me
      @Hey_me Před rokem +1

      Stop adding to it. Whether you like it or not, they both will hug it out and move on.

    • @canderson5240
      @canderson5240 Před rokem

      Jaden may have been talking about the award and not the slap

  • @chialee3459
    @chialee3459 Před rokem +33

    My mom always said you can be nice or kind to people thousands of times, but one mistake is that people will remember that moment forever.

    • @montibeats
      @montibeats Před rokem +1

      wauw thats so true❤

    • @shanefolan9175
      @shanefolan9175 Před 10 dny

      he was never kind or nice though, it was all an fake, that's why he is scum.

  • @mikeh7220
    @mikeh7220 Před rokem +12

    Obviously reading a script. He’s not sorry 😂

  • @poet279
    @poet279 Před rokem +290

    For someone who won an Oscar, his acting here was terrible.

    • @hazyhope._.
      @hazyhope._. Před rokem +11

      It' almost as if..I don't know...he's not acting / trying to act at all? 😳😳

    • @Unlimitedbutlimited
      @Unlimitedbutlimited Před rokem

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @Stonmann
      @Stonmann Před rokem +1

      @@hazyhope._. 🤓🤓🤓

    • @carlgoranheintz3914
      @carlgoranheintz3914 Před rokem +1

      I was saying that the most surprising thing about the evening was not the slap but that he won an award for his acting. I enjoyed fresh prince in bel air growing up and Carlton but very similar to Friends and other superficial shows that make you feel good

    • @poet279
      @poet279 Před rokem +3

      @@carlgoranheintz3914 Will is overrated.

  • @IIIRorschachIII
    @IIIRorschachIII Před rokem +153

    Will smith just apologizes to Chris Rock. But he said "I'm sorry" to his own family. It's just to save his career. It wasn't authentic.

    • @klof4276
      @klof4276 Před rokem +3

      Cool hat tho'

    • @odhiambotevin4945
      @odhiambotevin4945 Před rokem +3

      its worth a shot there's a lot at stake don't forget you're human

    • @el7675
      @el7675 Před rokem +1

      Yeah the hat is pretty cool

    • @weoutproductions4261
      @weoutproductions4261 Před rokem +1

      Who said that the topic was to apologize to Chris? It was him bringing light to the public of his actions. Have you ever apologized to someone to a camera screen in front of thousands of people? How can you properly apologize to someone who isn't face to face. that's like judging an apology through a text message. Chris has yet to reach out or respond. Some can conclude that its childish of someone wanting to apologize but doesn't make an effort to hear his apology.

    • @IIIRorschachIII
      @IIIRorschachIII Před rokem +3

      @@weoutproductions4261 The man B Slapped Chris in front of the World. I don't blame Chris Rock a bit for not responding to Will.

  • @cbockiii2514
    @cbockiii2514 Před rokem +17

    He started off great, then by halfway through he's back to talking about himself indulgently again. He just can't get over himself.

  • @susanparkinson3782
    @susanparkinson3782 Před rokem +10

    He "apologised" to Chris and said "sorry" to his family and the very definition of saying "sorry" is heartfelt but the definition of saying "I apologise" is merely admitting wrong doing. He is distancing himself from saying sorry because it sticks in his throat.

    • @chrisnoziere2893
      @chrisnoziere2893 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I mean he did reach out to Chris private man to man. You have to give him credit for that! His statement probably wasn’t perfect but give him credit for trying to make mends with Chris!

  • @jeff_writes_music
    @jeff_writes_music Před rokem +785

    He wasn’t mad at the joke he got caught laughing and tried to redeem himself

  • @suzy.8863
    @suzy.8863 Před rokem +833

    Chris rock acted with so much dignity and restraint. I have never been a fan of him, but that moment earned a lot of respect and he deserves the support from everyone. He was shamed Infront of the world and he held it together and acted with complete professionalism it speaks volumes about Chris's character.
    With Will nobody expected him to act the way he did. I still can't believe it, he was the cocky but nice guy of Hollywood. This apology doesn't feel sincere, and it's very late. Despite that fact, I wouldn't want this to completely hamper his career he is a talented man.

    • @davidames1746
      @davidames1746 Před rokem +10

      Comics are writers. In short, talent. Actors on the other hand..

    • @mamosiplaza6986
      @mamosiplaza6986 Před rokem +22

      I also don't feel his apology. It doesn't really come from the heart. He should sort out his toxic relationship with his wife. Maybe he can gain our respect again.

    • @jomcueto980
      @jomcueto980 Před rokem +3

      I read that he went on a private therapy center . Probably he just got out

    • @painlesskunal7075
      @painlesskunal7075 Před rokem +27

      I personally thought the apology was sincere

    • @jm4871
      @jm4871 Před rokem +13

      I been a Will fan for over 30 years but not anymore

  • @Andrew..J
    @Andrew..J Před rokem +6

    "I thought that it was appropriate since he made a joke Jada didn't like, and only in the backlash did my PR team and lawyers advise that I say I realize I was wrong. I would like to solidify this rehearsed statement by completely ignoring Chris' emotions and *telling him* that we can be friends again if he let's it go"
    Fixed his response for yall.

  • @luxin8167
    @luxin8167 Před rokem +5

    A "I apologize to you..." to Chris vs "Im sorry Babe..." to his wife. While both apologies, they sounded sooo different

  • @miura25yearsago52
    @miura25yearsago52 Před rokem +65

    Imagine when he stopped talking, he walked towards the camera and slapped it to the ground 😂

  • @juice07x
    @juice07x Před rokem +205

    You don’t need to apologize to Jada she was laughing after you slapped Chris.

    • @blk9743
      @blk9743 Před rokem +4

      Was she didn't see that

    • @suzy.8863
      @suzy.8863 Před rokem +8

      @@blk9743 yupp a camera caught it.

    • @jabbawookeez01
      @jabbawookeez01 Před rokem +6

      @@blk9743 yeah she was laughing at the situation like if was a joke that will slapped chris

    • @dominiquecollins5932
      @dominiquecollins5932 Před rokem

      My thoughts Exactly

    • @brentjames2425
      @brentjames2425 Před rokem +1

      We laughed her hair fell out gi Jane

  • @endlesstreamofconsciousness

    In my opinion, the only right move would've been to stand up before the end of the night, give a short apology with the promise of a statement the next day, and remove yourself from the Oscars that night out of common sense. He stole the prestige that he earned, from himself, by accepting the award without really talking about what happened.

  • @christianrowbotham7386
    @christianrowbotham7386 Před měsícem +2

    That joke would have been forgotten in a matter of seconds, but that slap would be remembered forever

  • @posest
    @posest Před rokem +110

    It takes a lifetime to build a reputation, but just a few seconds to destroy it. I always try to keep that in mind every day.

  • @milcoflores7822
    @milcoflores7822 Před rokem +62

    He yelled at Kris “….KEEP MY WIFE’S NAME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH….”
    but he says it had nothing to do with his wife.

    • @LicAbdominales
      @LicAbdominales Před rokem

      Keep my wife's name out of your ***** mouth

    • @AfuaYmani
      @AfuaYmani Před rokem +8

      He was answering a question that asked, did your wife tell you to do that. That's literally what he was responding to. Clear as day and y'all still change the narrative.

  • @Justin-bg4jx
    @Justin-bg4jx Před rokem +8

    This feels like more of asking for forgiveness to himself than an apology to Chris. "There is no part of me that thinks that is a way to behave" is just not a correct way to contextualize your actions. You, in fact, DID act that way and that is just a way of repressing your anger until it resurfaces again. Will is only saying that line because he felt guilt from the backlash he received after the fact, nothing more and nothing less.
    Until he stops apologizing to Jada in the same breath and understand where that's where his anger stems from, it will all be hallow words and lip service.

  • @_TD007
    @_TD007 Před rokem +4

    Chris’s slap back hit 10X harder than Wills 😭😂

  • @jb7299
    @jb7299 Před rokem +133

    He should just sing “Imagine” and call it a day. That always works.

  • @bluedude05
    @bluedude05 Před rokem +478

    He is apologizing more to the fans and the people of the award show than he has to Chris. I can hear more emotion and his voice when he apologized to Chris's mom and to his fans, but the actual apology to Chris felt so robotic and bullet point and him borderline down playing or dismissive of his own actions that I don't think he really means it at all and I understand Chris not wanting to reach out to him.

    • @mrwataloon3799
      @mrwataloon3799 Před rokem

      the time it took you to write this will made your yearly salary. get a life miss perfect

    • @architcongo499
      @architcongo499 Před rokem +19

      Well if he spends the entire video apologizing to him and him only the apology would just be repetitive. At least he did apologize and if he didn’t express his feelings in a way that you want him to convey them it does not give you the right to be harsh and throw backlash at him. He apologized to Chris, his mom, and the fans, and that’s that. No point in making a big deal out of it.

    • @wrestlerx8494
      @wrestlerx8494 Před rokem +9

      @@architcongo499 the fact that Will said so much in this video without really saying anything is what makes me feel like he is not truly sorry to Chris, but rather that he is only trying to protect his own image.
      It's like when there is a police interrogation of a suspect and they go off on a tangent to make themselves feel better or convince themselves that they are not guilty. Will is essentially doing the same thing here in an attempt to come across as if he is really sorry, but all he is doing is exposing himself for who he really is.
      If he was truly sorry then he could make due with a simple apology of a few words and be done with it, but he isn't able to do that because he feels guilty.

    • @nunka34ify
      @nunka34ify Před rokem +3

      He should just sue him already

    • @irfanali6224
      @irfanali6224 Před rokem +5

      I agree. He’s focusing how it has hurt his career and let people down who looked up to him. I am aware that the questions are directing his focus but if this video is really about an apology to Chris because he has hurt him and his loved ones the most, he should just say forget about me and apologize to chris and his family. And that’s it.

  • @hyperleap4876
    @hyperleap4876 Před rokem +6

    It's cool to see he's taking more daring roles and not always playing the good guy.

  • @darylliguid5603
    @darylliguid5603 Před rokem +22

    He deserves a second chance. Everyone has mistakes and regrets it.

    • @enki647
      @enki647 Před rokem +3

      Indeed. As much as he publicly mugged himself off only god can judge

    • @jadenataylor
      @jadenataylor Před 8 měsíci

      Well said!

  • @glennfenton3765
    @glennfenton3765 Před rokem +350

    After being a Will Smith fan for decades, I can honestly say that none of that felt real. The “Sorry Babe” was probably the only bit that felt real. He’s still under her control. Without question, Jada has got to go for him to really be himself again.

    • @drokraebube2983
      @drokraebube2983 Před rokem +18

      Exactly. This isn't anywhere near an apology. This is more of due diligence as advised by the agent.

    • @boydegg
      @boydegg Před rokem +5

      How did you get to be a Will Smith in the first place?

    • @bobbyberro8107
      @bobbyberro8107 Před rokem +5

      I too am a Will Smith

    • @envisionedmensgroup9556
      @envisionedmensgroup9556 Před rokem +5

      @@drokraebube2983 Only Will Smith himself can say if the apology was real or not! I'm always curious to understand why people can say what someone else is thinking or how they feel....

    • @shavonne4831
      @shavonne4831 Před rokem +3

      Amen. Something isn’t right. Like succubus level “ain’t right” lol

  • @MrGhebby
    @MrGhebby Před rokem +46

    I am more than confident to affirm that this “apology speech“ was written by his boss, sorry, i meant wife.

  • @Drazeroth8
    @Drazeroth8 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Ehhh...fuck it! There is enough going on in the world, i forgive you Will. Now lets talk Wild Wild West 2 that no one is asking for!

  • @yan8876
    @yan8876 Před 11 měsíci +2

    banned from Oscar for 10 years , you deserve this . That slap is what you are , apology is just a marketing decision .

  • @grantkerr8298
    @grantkerr8298 Před rokem +311

    "I'm here when you're ready to talk..." delivered like a parent that's disappointed and not someone seeking forgiveness. What a clown.

    • @dianesaienni5466
      @dianesaienni5466 Před rokem +21

      Talk about what?? Someone tell Will to get a clue...Chris Rock doesn't owe him the time of day!

    • @zakariaalami818
      @zakariaalami818 Před rokem

      Agree... not said in the most "optimal" way either hahahaha

    • @maryjanehittingdoe869
      @maryjanehittingdoe869 Před rokem +1

      Nah he’s not sorry he does not half to feel sorry for anything if he was just a regular old person this would be ok but sense he is a famous actor he needs to the only real clown is you

    • @kingofyoutube6415
      @kingofyoutube6415 Před rokem +5

      @@maryjanehittingdoe869 why isn't he sorry? Cuz he's a celebrity? Try a little forgiveness and understanding.

    • @1986Unlimited
      @1986Unlimited Před rokem +9

      @@kingofyoutube6415 The people judging him here are hypocritically worse.

  • @coolman229
    @coolman229 Před rokem +37

    Will Smith truly is a CZcamsr. He made a terrible apology video where he walked in, sat down, and sighed.

  • @Sanders-vo4zz
    @Sanders-vo4zz Před rokem +4

    If Mike Tyson was hosting would you have slapped him. I'm guessing not.

  • @outsidethepyramid
    @outsidethepyramid Před 7 měsíci +2

    If will was really sorry he would donate 1 million dollars to my bank account.

  • @oranjmusemeyer968
    @oranjmusemeyer968 Před rokem +205

    He was in a "fog" but apologized to the Academy. 🙄

    • @louislouis19801980
      @louislouis19801980 Před rokem +7

      He meant by the insult from Chris. Will is a bully and should have went to jail that night!

    • @RaphJonathanTan
      @RaphJonathanTan Před rokem +7

      I can feel his sincerity in his apology, i know a “sorry” doesnt really mean much, but his actions shows he is regretful. See beyond the words but his eyes, his body language. Im sure Will wasnt himself at that time, either an inner demon or past demon got the best of him. But in this video, i feel like he is trying to heal. Give him some time. Lets not contribute to cancel culture please. Always see the good in people, babies weren’t born evil

    • @LadySunflower1224
      @LadySunflower1224 Před rokem +9

      And went out to Diddy party all on video 🤔😔

    • @gmailuser3377
      @gmailuser3377 Před rokem

      Exactly.

    • @bonbonmonel9571
      @bonbonmonel9571 Před rokem +2

      Great point, didn’t think of that.

  • @anniecash3439
    @anniecash3439 Před rokem +260

    Sad, that he still hasn't figured it out. This video is not a sincere apology. It's putting the ball in Chris' court, so he (Will) can look like the victim in a horrible situation that he created all on his own. Disrespected? It was a joke, and a pretty mild one at that! Being coddled for decades, he doesn't seem to know what real disrespect is. It wasn't that joke.

    • @baldeepdeol1747
      @baldeepdeol1747 Před rokem +14

      Agree. The moment he uses the phrase i apologise to you instead of sorry, it felt rehearsed and not sincere

    • @Sw33ts
      @Sw33ts Před rokem +7

      He apologized and it isn't enough? He was hurt over the joke about someone he loves dearly. Caught up in the moment. So weird people can't get over it and act like they've never made mistakes

    • @thelongstory6395
      @thelongstory6395 Před rokem +12

      Imagine getting mad at a comic for doing his job at an event where every comic hired for it roasts everyone ever.

    • @thelongstory6395
      @thelongstory6395 Před rokem +8

      @@Sw33tsIf it's not a real apology, it doesn't mean anything, does it, lmao?
      How is it that you can apologise, but still make it about you?

    • @baldeepdeol1747
      @baldeepdeol1747 Před rokem +11

      @@Sw33ts thats a terrible excuse. Just because i do not like what someone said, it doesnt give me any authority to get physical. Plus, he has history of roasting people too

  • @silverflux7698
    @silverflux7698 Před rokem +3

    "I wanna apologise...."
    Ok .. let's hear it..
    "That was it.. I wanna apologise "

  • @docchoc2407
    @docchoc2407 Před rokem +3

    when he said "it's apologisin' time" i felt that

  • @JR-yx3po
    @JR-yx3po Před rokem +154

    One of the reasons I don’t believe this apology is that Will’s son reacted immediately on social media, in real time, with something to the effect that - This is how we Smiths get it done. If that’s what his son thought/thinks, then that was probably the ethos in the home.
    So - the “There is no part of me…” part of apology rings hollow. If everyone had back slapped Will and thumbs upped him after the slap about the slap (not the Oscar) he’d be going along his merry way now. This is a big fat “I’m sorry ‘cause I got caught” moment.

    • @wolfe5471
      @wolfe5471 Před rokem +12

      I think it could be more due to Jaden’s ego on his own, dude got famous mad young and regardless of how well parented, it’s gonna get to their head. That’s how I see it anyways

    • @shifty330
      @shifty330 Před rokem +1

      100

    • @suzy.8863
      @suzy.8863 Před rokem

      This is so true

    • @pjbickham3547
      @pjbickham3547 Před rokem +2

      Was that tweet not in regards to him winning the oscar, and not the slap incident?

    • @channelname9468
      @channelname9468 Před rokem +1

      I think it’s just because Jaden has a huge ego. Regardless, this whole family is wild man they need some help 😬

  • @pinkfreud9
    @pinkfreud9 Před rokem +623

    It's not up to us to show mercy for this man. Chris took the blow, let him decide and we all stand behind his decision.

    • @christopher2932
      @christopher2932 Před rokem +7

      Stand behind him even if Chris has him killed? I don’t think you’ll stand behind that one buddy.

    • @snaggymoplug5234
      @snaggymoplug5234 Před rokem +46

      @@christopher2932 why the extreme?

    • @HK00ful
      @HK00ful Před rokem +4

      I agree with you Frederick Claes

    • @GuitarType01
      @GuitarType01 Před rokem +2

      And what decision is that?

    • @ramzichouk4080
      @ramzichouk4080 Před rokem +6

      I don't forgive him i would if he slaps his wife and divorce her right after!

  • @praetorxian
    @praetorxian Před 10 měsíci +1

    Dude, Jada had EVERYTHING to do with it.

  • @tomlatenite8348
    @tomlatenite8348 Před rokem +2

    Will didn’t say “I’m sorry” when you say the word apologize, that’s just the definition of saying I’m sorry

  • @c.m.9369
    @c.m.9369 Před rokem +239

    I can literally see the PR director‘s instructions floating all over this video…
    Well shot. Well produced. Well edited. Well writen.
    Really well done.
    And therefore really inauthentic.

    • @deltaboogaloo633
      @deltaboogaloo633 Před rokem +11

      When an apology video is well (or in some cases too well) put together, it does call into question the authenticity of the apology itself.

    • @lasvegasira
      @lasvegasira Před rokem +9

      I was thinking the exact same thing. When a video like this is heavily edited, it makes you question the sincerity of what’s being said.

    • @Jimmyjim4
      @Jimmyjim4 Před rokem +5

      What a lovely little studio set up they have here in their ivory tower

    • @vonneal1
      @vonneal1 Před rokem

      😂😂😂

    • @all1lla197
      @all1lla197 Před rokem +2

      But, thanks anyway.

  • @juanlopez3501
    @juanlopez3501 Před rokem +200

    Ruined his career and will never be looked at the same. He had so many loyal fans and kids that looked up to him including myself growing up. I hope someone is keeping an eye on him.

    • @neepers
      @neepers Před rokem +6

      I think most people could use a good slap at least at one point in their life!

    • @hanaeelkholti7168
      @hanaeelkholti7168 Před rokem +8

      Get over it. Everyone makes mistake he did not kill he just gave him a slap of reality lol

    • @stevestrong5075
      @stevestrong5075 Před rokem +1

      No he didnt

    • @gabagoolovahere5869
      @gabagoolovahere5869 Před rokem +3

      Lol who slaps like that though?

    • @sonyvalencia
      @sonyvalencia Před rokem +1

      His a good guy, his in a bad environment.

  • @tinaballerina1081
    @tinaballerina1081 Před rokem +2

    "I'm here when you're ready to talk" sounds like "Chris, when you're ready let's talk about your mistakes."

  • @oswardchipolo5238
    @oswardchipolo5238 Před rokem +2

    Will Smith put up once of his acts again. Fake apology, and the worst part is apologizing publicly about your wife. I had great respect for this man but after what he did to Chris he has lost my respect no wonder why his wife cheated on him.

  • @WhiskeyJ_TV
    @WhiskeyJ_TV Před rokem +85

    The whole academy should apologized for giving will a standing ovation after the slap

    • @clmk28
      @clmk28 Před rokem +3

      facts

    • @kathyramos2924
      @kathyramos2924 Před rokem +1

      👏👏👏

    • @Heart0fLi0n
      @Heart0fLi0n Před rokem +4

      Facts

    • @seekinggodtruthknowledgewi1211
      @seekinggodtruthknowledgewi1211 Před rokem

      itch please they need to apoligize for being so racist thats what they need to do. next

    • @pamelaconaty6878
      @pamelaconaty6878 Před rokem

      @@seekinggodtruthknowledgewi1211 who was racist? and what does race have to do with this??? both mem were black-where does the racist come in? You know not everything can be labeled as racist...when you do you lose the "importance" of the meaning

  • @Bingo_the_Pug
    @Bingo_the_Pug Před rokem +95

    He’s starting to even sound like his wife. They have the same gestures whenever they speak. He gets it from her 100%

    • @all1lla197
      @all1lla197 Před rokem +2

      Forgive him anyway.

    • @moscoenterprise8586
      @moscoenterprise8586 Před rokem +1

      Yeah, he should’ve ended that toxic relationship a long time ago. Look what it did to him

    • @cvgeogenius3
      @cvgeogenius3 Před rokem

      Or she gets it from him.

    • @threat645
      @threat645 Před rokem +1

      That happens in long term relationships.

    • @ReallyAsmr
      @ReallyAsmr Před rokem

      They literally have completely opposite gestures. Lmfao y’all just say anything. Jada doesn’t seem genuine at all. Will does.

  • @krystaljenise4431
    @krystaljenise4431 Před měsícem +1

    As a man, it definitely matters what woman you choose to marry

  • @cacokes
    @cacokes Před 2 měsíci +1

    That bull crap apology wasn't heartfelt. If he was serious about apologizing, he would come back out on that stage that night and apologize.

  • @datsapaddlin
    @datsapaddlin Před rokem +159

    Will said “Ima get this apology out before August hits…”
    Jada “August been hit…”

  • @joonbu6
    @joonbu6 Před rokem +173

    Just shows you how destructive narcissism really can be...

    • @zacros8116
      @zacros8116 Před rokem +16

      Sad, he is still refusing to deal with his real problem! So sad how powerful manipulation can be and not realise until it's too late. Jada remains hard to love.

    • @melindahernandez8778
      @melindahernandez8778 Před rokem +5

      EXACTLY

    • @snaggymoplug5234
      @snaggymoplug5234 Před rokem +7

      @itsme Emma Jada was narcissistic and suffer? Lol we all go through this everyday stop it! Will made the same types of jokes to a man with alopecia and he laughed at him

    • @AlejandroRasmussen7
      @AlejandroRasmussen7 Před rokem +5

      If he was a narcissist he would never accept what he did was wrong, he would be like amber heard

    • @melindahernandez8778
      @melindahernandez8778 Před rokem

      @itsme Emma , JADA is the Narcissistic we're referring to here.

  • @leonmusk4852
    @leonmusk4852 Před měsícem +1

    How do you defend a woman like that, shes insufferable bro

  • @alanmorris7669
    @alanmorris7669 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I've lost all respect for Will Smith and I don't care to see any more of his movies. He can't explain this one away.

  • @maximumaverage
    @maximumaverage Před rokem +546

    He just needs to leave Jada. She's not a bad person, just bad for Will. I feel for him, but as long as he's trying to please her he will continue to act outside of his nature. He's not a violent person naturally, only when he's trying to get the approval of his wife

    • @Gggggggglllk
      @Gggggggglllk Před rokem +20

      You can’t help someone that doesn’t want to help themselves. We all see that she’s no good but when you’re in love, you think emotionally instead of rationally. Hopefully he wakes up.

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 Před rokem +7

      @No Name they are two peas in a pod. Will is s wimp. Will just like Harry - if they didn’t like it they would leave. Will sounds like Jada sent him out here for his no apology apology

    • @gariantroll2975
      @gariantroll2975 Před rokem +1

      @@MTknitter22 No he doesn't

    • @jlg5890
      @jlg5890 Před rokem

      Nah she's a bad person

    • @karenhampton9693
      @karenhampton9693 Před rokem +9

      Will is his own man. Stop blaming Jada. He just said in plain sight that she had nothing to do with it at all and said it was from his own past experiences. Will Jada and her mother have been working on themselves with a counselor in public but most people probably thought that was too boring to watch but when drama strikes everyone jumps on the bandwagon with their own perception.

  • @dotmadhack
    @dotmadhack Před rokem +681

    If I showed this to a person who never heard of Will Smith they would never believe me that he was a really good actor. I don't think I've ever seen a worse apology video. This is like what happens when you make a child apologize for something he clearly doesn't feel sorry for.

    • @mishasanders5070
      @mishasanders5070 Před rokem +34

      Spot on!!! He’s not sincere. This is damage control.

    • @that_dude_tk7327
      @that_dude_tk7327 Před rokem +10

      You should probably watch Travis Scott's apology video or something

    • @visforvendetta1326
      @visforvendetta1326 Před rokem +11

      @@that_dude_tk7327 the Travis Scott apology happened just a day after the event. He was clearly distraught and was still trying to processes what had just happened. Will Smith had months to process his actions and is coming at this from a different place. IMO both apologies are sincere.

    • @antarticp7477
      @antarticp7477 Před rokem +18

      actors tend to come off that way when they are being themself and real ... if it were more smoother well spoken and thought out id think he was acting but def seem sincere to me

    • @cyberman4446
      @cyberman4446 Před rokem +5

      If he doesn't feel sorry then he shouldn't apologize or be forced to simple as that.
      And honestly people should just let it go because no one really cares(apart from his haters of course) anymore not even Chris
      cares y'all should stop making this a big deal.

  • @Sjdijdhshsjshe
    @Sjdijdhshsjshe Před měsícem +3

    The fakest thing ever

  • @sergioclaveria7056
    @sergioclaveria7056 Před rokem +2

    Here is an example of when someone loses everything in a second. This guy is finished

  • @jerklobster7460
    @jerklobster7460 Před rokem +182

    Got to give it to him to be advertising his own water brand during this "heartfelt' apology..... Legend

  • @oORegularKevOo
    @oORegularKevOo Před rokem +158

    This man has everything in the world except peace.

    • @enoughofthis
      @enoughofthis Před rokem +15

      Until he finds the courage to leave his boss jada

    • @brentjames2425
      @brentjames2425 Před rokem

      He let Jada punk him chicken willy

    • @Kxreem3677
      @Kxreem3677 Před rokem

      u got no friends

    • @eve9287
      @eve9287 Před rokem +5

      I hope he finds peace because jada just brings drama

    • @ryderthacker840
      @ryderthacker840 Před rokem +4

      @@Kxreem3677 stop projecting

  • @Nyc_Hunter155
    @Nyc_Hunter155 Před rokem +2

    Sounds like he’s reading something lmaoo

  • @Michael-pp5vo
    @Michael-pp5vo Před rokem +1

    How could such a convincing actor give such an unconvincing apology??

  • @billionaire_conservative
    @billionaire_conservative Před rokem +490

    I grew up on Will Smith and I have to say I lost all respect for him after the incident. Chris Rock is harmless and Will Smith took advantage of that. In the End we all make mistakes and I know Will is learning from probably the biggest mistake he has ever made in his life but without mistakes we do not learn anything. Utmost respect to Chris Rock for keeping his composure and handling everything like a true gentleman.

    • @jblank1862
      @jblank1862 Před rokem +21

      I lost respect for Chris Rock when he made that anti-Black film "Bad Hair". It was an anti- Black woman flick. No problem. I will simply never support anyone who is cannibalistic. He probably earned that slap.

    • @Jerricaaaw
      @Jerricaaaw Před rokem +20

      so you never slapped or fought anyone? ever in your life? or got angry? you’ve been perfect all your life? that’s amazing

    • @lostsoul2508
      @lostsoul2508 Před rokem +20

      No, Will's biggest mistake was marrying and staying faithful to his ex after she was discovered cheating.
      Everything after that is a symptom of that bad choice

    • @culkingsed
      @culkingsed Před rokem +23

      @@jblank1862 Umm, you know black women were supporting that film right?

    • @sighidk786
      @sighidk786 Před rokem +2

      HARMLESS?

  • @danpakoman
    @danpakoman Před rokem +208

    Chris Rock owes Will Smith absolutely nothing. He doesn’t have to talk to Will Smith ever. Will Smith’s words cannot fix this mess.

    • @jamiecronin967
      @jamiecronin967 Před rokem +19

      You still have to do what is right even if you never fix it. It’s not about the outcome.

    • @danpakoman
      @danpakoman Před rokem +16

      @@jamiecronin967 His words will not fix the outcome. The world is more violent thanks to his conduct which influences millions. You don’t go around punching people you don’t like.

    • @dinku12
      @dinku12 Před rokem +12

      @@danpakoman the world can be more violent because of your negativity too. We can't point fingers at everything. This is just drama so we don't feel bad. Lets focus on the love period.

    • @robertmcgowan4149
      @robertmcgowan4149 Před rokem

      ​@@dinku12 In the case of Will Smith a rich celebrity. To whom much is given much is expected back in return. Will Smith needs to do more, much more to make up for this assault on another human being. He needs to spend time working with groups who suffer from violence like battered woman groups & more, to even begin to make amends for what he has done. He also needs to do this work publicly. Too many young impressionable young kids witnessed this assault on TV & also witnessed the fact that no charges were brought against this man. Had this been me, I would have been charged & taken away in handcuffs.

    • @ericmejia9568
      @ericmejia9568 Před rokem +1

      box it out i say

  • @hanaeelkholti7168
    @hanaeelkholti7168 Před rokem +1

    Guys get over it. He apologized

  • @BlackBox863
    @BlackBox863 Před rokem +1

    This is damage control, not an apology

  • @williammagdales2616
    @williammagdales2616 Před rokem +400

    It really saddens my heart to say this but this feels like a last ditch attempt to fix his career. I can feel that he truly is sorry but more that he needs to be sorry.

    • @Sw33ts
      @Sw33ts Před rokem +18

      What exactly are you expecting. The mans literally going to therapy for this, which is probably more then what half of the other people would do in his situation.

    • @what9418
      @what9418 Před rokem +11

      Oh man, in ten years he will be starring in a Quentin Tarantino movie and everything will be fine

    • @luvonewillis1622
      @luvonewillis1622 Před rokem +3

      @@Sw33ts exactly!!

    • @chrisbenj3819
      @chrisbenj3819 Před rokem +8

      This is all bs he thought it was just gonna go away he’s acting here

    • @markbowman7420
      @markbowman7420 Před rokem +2

      @@chrisbenj3819 I agree.

  • @squiffybear6944
    @squiffybear6944 Před rokem +58

    Well that Fog he talks of, lasted all the way through an Afterparty. He only regrets the consequences to his career. I’m just not buying it.

    • @squiffybear6944
      @squiffybear6944 Před rokem +1

      Your star actor loses favour in the public eye, then studios & production companies see less profit. Eventually his pricetag goes down. It takes time for the consequences to become apparent. The same will be for any endorsements he puts his name to. The less people that like him, the less profit companies and studios will make. That is the the eventual consequences. Will understands this, hence the damage control.

    • @victormemeh3106
      @victormemeh3106 Před rokem +1

      @@squiffybear6944 Will Smith has made enough money for the past 30 years being in many films and tv shows. The man is financially set for life.

  • @sulochininaicker2396
    @sulochininaicker2396 Před rokem +1

    This is an insincere apology.

  • @royalt2225
    @royalt2225 Před rokem +1

    By "friends again " he literally means "hopefully down the road you will manage to stomach my movies again".

  • @t.v.w77
    @t.v.w77 Před rokem +189

    This apology was long overdue. I think the damage he's done is permanent. It's amazing how you can build a resume like he has and destroy it all in one night over a joke you were laughing at.

    • @richcampbell6808
      @richcampbell6808 Před rokem +2

      OJ SIMPSON

    • @sandraweisbarth4148
      @sandraweisbarth4148 Před rokem +7

      Time heals, he will be back.

    • @mfdoom5984
      @mfdoom5984 Před rokem +16

      People have done worse in Hollywood. I don't think people won't get over it. Maybe his friendship with Chris Rock, but I don't think his career is over. I still want to see his movies. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @driplord6864
      @driplord6864 Před rokem +5

      Man that’s will smith that man a legend I don’t agree with what happened but regardless he been made his mark on this world apology forgiven

    • @samuelelliott3776
      @samuelelliott3776 Před rokem +5

      Its not permanent. You've never argued or maybe fought a friend? A sibling? It takes time to heal and it can be a lot of time. Chris Brown beat Rihanna. She and the rest of the world forgave him. Hurt People, Hurt People.

  • @kevinwilson7318
    @kevinwilson7318 Před rokem +117

    This looks very staged and insincere imo. You can even tell by the way Will is reading off the questions that this is something his team pressed for him to do to save his public perception.
    If he was truly remorseful for what he did he would have apologized to Chris after accepting his Oscar. Since he didn’t do that, he should have at least had a serious interview VERY SOON after the incident with some journalist where he’d be asked challenging questions about it. He could have used that hypothetical moment to apologize.
    Instead, he had his publicist write an apology for him to post on Instagram, and then waited a few months to release a staged “apology” video like this.
    That Oscar slap really exposed a lot of Will Smith’s true colors he was able to hide from the public eye for so many years.

    • @greenenergysolarsolutions872
      @greenenergysolarsolutions872 Před rokem +3

      Best comment

    • @greenenergysolarsolutions872
      @greenenergysolarsolutions872 Před rokem +2

      I will only add that based based on Will’s behavior, there is NO WAY he would have even tried to apologize had the public been with him.
      This is 100% Will trying to restore his image but - to me - he is just making it worse

    • @prod.vulgar3541
      @prod.vulgar3541 Před rokem +2

      Do you actually care that much just curious

    • @javellejohnson7014
      @javellejohnson7014 Před rokem

      @@prod.vulgar3541 ikr ppl are weird

    • @doxo9597
      @doxo9597 Před rokem +1

      It’s not that simple. When all eyes are on you it’s difficult to find the right thing to do. In the moment he probably felt that apologizing would be admitting he did something wrong. And being a huge influence in society, that can be scary. It can mean losing everything.

  • @sharxxxxixx
    @sharxxxxixx Před rokem +3

    This is months later, but unpopular take;
    Will was blinded by anger, as he said in the beginning it was all fuzzy. I do believe he shouldn't have handled that in THAT moment in that way, but he was blinded by the rage. I've seen people get blinded by rage before, and its scary. They don't even realize the aftereffects at that moment, they just feel like they need to do something.
    (But I will say this apology seems kind of scripted tho)

  • @diggerthegroundhog8799
    @diggerthegroundhog8799 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I don't know. His apology seemed OK to me. What more could he do? Get on his knees, start crying, give the Oscar back? He admitted his mistake. He was sincere in his way. Chris.should meet with him and let Will apologize in person.

  • @NDWest
    @NDWest Před rokem +82

    The time to apologize would've been during the acceptance speech when he could've said it directly to Chris' face or at least the following day. He was so smug about it instead...and Chris doesn't have to take your calls, he can do so at his leisure as you did with this apology.

    • @Change2be1
      @Change2be1 Před rokem

      so true not wait this long and I bet Jada put him up to this he knows he has lost alot where nobody even wants to work with him or talk to him. He allowed his wife to cause him to lose all he did have to be a loser like her. He looks crazy on this interview you can tell something is wrong with him mentally. As for Chris I wouldn't have nothing to say to him at all.

  • @skippymillward
    @skippymillward Před rokem +373

    In the 5 months since this has happened more than one comedian has had someone rush the stage and try to attack them. His apology means nothing when his actions have endangered every stand up comic

    • @soy.tu.papa.el.chiludo.fam632
      @soy.tu.papa.el.chiludo.fam632 Před rokem +9

      Well said SKIP👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

    • @thirdcoasthustle
      @thirdcoasthustle Před rokem +31

      do you think Will was the first person to ever attack someone on stage? what have all these performers been paying all of this money for security for?? Will put no one in danger other than his career and Chris Rock.

    • @skippymillward
      @skippymillward Před rokem +6

      @@thirdcoasthustle muppet

    • @dcoleman4444
      @dcoleman4444 Před rokem +29

      His apology does mean something. He is acknowledging that he did something wrong, and that he hurt a lot of people, and that he is hurting because he hurt all of those people. That means something. We are all human. We all do some f'ed up stuff. He will be a better person at the end of this. THAT accounts for something.

    • @printedpixels6214
      @printedpixels6214 Před rokem

      @@dcoleman4444 Very true.

  • @thomasjones9662
    @thomasjones9662 Před měsícem +2

    There's something odd about this apology...but keep trying, will, it's gonna take a while.

  • @joshgrant824
    @joshgrant824 Před rokem +1

    When someone apologizes and gives a long speech it kinda makes the apology disingenuous

  • @willcamick
    @willcamick Před rokem +378

    my mother once told me "When someone bullies you, you have three options, Be worst then them, Be the same as them or be better then them. The world is not about you and your feelings Will, You do not get to decide what is right and wrong here."

    • @brownr749
      @brownr749 Před rokem +40

      Your mother gave you bad advice, depending on the details of the situation, it's often better to fight back a bully. We all make judgements on what we think is right and wrong....you just made a judgement on Will and implied what he did was wrong....You sound confused.

    • @Jangz_
      @Jangz_ Před rokem +18

      It’s called standing up to urself, and this doesn’t work here because chris was not even bullying, it was a light joke that he also laughed along wit until he saw jada face, will was jst emotional and took actions based on emotion.

    • @EatSuck
      @EatSuck Před rokem +23

      Except Will Smith wasn’t being bullied, neither was G.I. Jane Smith. Chris Rock was doing comedy.

    • @willcamick
      @willcamick Před rokem +6

      @@brownr749 lol no, My name is also Will. You miss read.

    • @p.shermanfortytwowallabyla9488
      @p.shermanfortytwowallabyla9488 Před rokem +1

      💯 💯 💯
      The way he's messing up words I wonder if he was drinking before this

  • @pyrpleflower7
    @pyrpleflower7 Před rokem +139

    I wonder why he was laughing at the joke. He went from laughing then anger in a matter of seconds. After the slap Jada was laughing.

    • @apersonwithashirt7883
      @apersonwithashirt7883 Před rokem +17

      I still feel that Jada somehow told him to do it.

    • @LeonAllanDavis
      @LeonAllanDavis Před rokem

      Supposedly Jada is Scientology, right? She had that school that indoctrinated kids into Scientology. She keeps denying she's Scientology but where there's smoke, there's fire...

    • @thestranger6340
      @thestranger6340 Před rokem +1

      Yeah but everyone thought It was planned so of course she would laugh.

    • @jackwoods9604
      @jackwoods9604 Před rokem

      Cause he is a Fraud and his King Richard Performance might be the most OVERRATED Performance in History...Just shows how much BS the Oscars are about

    • @lectoor85
      @lectoor85 Před rokem +1

      according to body language people, him smiling and making jokes in serious moments is just something he does.
      he jokes away the pain.

  • @mulligan717
    @mulligan717 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Everyone hates Jada anyway. But now....everybody hates Will.

  • @nancydulz1533
    @nancydulz1533 Před rokem +28

    Obviously “the slap” has impacted his career- I am sure directors do not want to work with him and producers don’t want to hire him- there would be a tremendous amount of backlash. In addition the incident affects him financially so he is trying to do damage control. I do not feel sorry for him and have lost all respect. The whole Smith clan is dysfunctional and the media needs to not give them any air time.
    Bravo to Chris Rock for handling the whole situation with grace and charm. Chris does not owe Will anything including sitting down to talk. And if Smith was a true “man” he would give back his Academy Award so another much more deserving actor could win.