Will Smith Apologizes For Slapping Chris Rock: “I Was Out Of Line”

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Will Smith Apologizes For Slapping Chris Rock: “I Was Out Of Line”

Will Smith has formally apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. The now Oscar-winning actor took to social media to offer his mea culpa.

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