He added, “But I also don’t mind being transparent and say that this was a very painful moment for me. It was a very difficult moment on many levels.
On Sunday night, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees but not to Rock for his outburst while accepting the Best Actor Oscar for his performance as tennis coach Richard Williams in King Richard. “I want to apologize to the Academy, I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees,” Smith said with tearsIn his eyes. “This is beautiful and it’s not about my winning an Award.
He likens himself to “crazy dad” from the Venus and Serena Williams biopic, he added, “Love will make you do crazy things.”
Following the awards ceremony, the Academy released a statement saying that it “does not condone violence of any form.”
In a separate statement to CelebHomes News on March 28, the Academy said it “condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show,” adding that Oscars officials have “started a formal review around the incidentAnd will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”