Chris Rock ‘Never Got A Private Apology’ From Will Smith After Infamous Oscars Slap; Wanted To ‘Get It All Out’ During Netflix Special: Report

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Chris Rock has reportedly yet to receive a personal, direct apology from Will Smith after the “Emancipation” star infamously slapped him at the 2022 Oscars, ultimately banning him from attending the awards show for 10 years.

Although Smith, 54, has addressed the incident twice on social media in two public apologies — one on Instagram a day after the awards show and one roughly four months later in a video apology — Rock feels that they “meant nothing.” READ MORE: Chris Rock Hilariously Shreds Will Smith In Live Netflix Special: ‘Everybody Called Him a B***h And Who Does He Hit?

Me!’ It appears his bitterness towards Smith, as showcased in his Netflix live stand-up special, which sparked controversy for reigniting the scandal when it premiered on Saturday, could have been avoided had Smith, his former friend, simply said “I am sorry.” “Chris never got a one-on-one private apology from Will, only the public one which really meant nothing,” a source close to the 58-year-old comedian told the Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, a source close to Smith recently spoke with People, telling the publication that the actor has “tried unsuccessfully to make amends in the best way he could with Chris,” despite Rock’s source saying that those efforts were short of actually calling the comedian in person. READ MORE: Chris Rock Said ‘Everything He Wanted To Say’ About Will Smith Slap: ‘He’s Ready To Move On,’ Source Says Nonetheless, the insider insisted that Rock’s decision to revisit the violent outburst in his Netflix special, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage”, was more so about getting “it all out” rather than seeking revenge. “Chris wanted to get this out once and for all and be done with it.