Given time to reflect on his actions last night, Will Smith has finally released an apology not only to the Academy and other nominees but also to Chris Rock.
Via his Instagram:
It’s a sincere apology in my opinion. I know some of you won’t agree, but it seemed heartfelt to me.
There certainly needs to be consequences for his actions though because what he did was awful. Just think of all the children around the world who saw it, who see him as a role model, and the message it sends to them.
But I am glad that he is feeling regret and embarrassment for what he did. It’s a good first step.