Will Smith reveals why Chris Rock's joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith was 'too much' as he finally apologises to the actor

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Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock after slapping him in the face during the Academy Awards.MORE: Celebrities react to Will Smith's shocking Chris Rock altercationThe actor, who minutes after the altercation ended up winning his first Oscar for Best Actor, released a lengthy statement via his Instagram.WATCH: Serena Williams reacts to Will Smith and Chris Rock on stage Oscars altercation"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," he began his statement. "My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally."READ: Jada Pinkett Smith hair loss: everything she's said about 'terrifying' alopeciaMORE: Will Smith excluded from huge Oscars honour after Chris Rock altercationFinally apologising to Chris, he continued: "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris.

I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness." Will Smith took to the stage after Chris joked about Jada Pinket Smith's shaved headHe the apologised again to the Academy, saying: "I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world.

I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.