Updated On: 30 July, 2022 01:15 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
In an emotional YouTube post, Smith addressed why he did not apologise to Rock when he accepted the Best Actor prize for his work in `King Richard` shortly after he charged the stage and slapped the comic for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith`s short haircut

Will Smith. Pic/AFP
A contrite Will Smith has opened up about the controversy surrounding his assault of Chris Rock at this year`s Academy Awards, offering his most unvarnished thoughts about an altercation that has marred his public image, despite being named Best Actor, reports `Variety`.
In an emotional YouTube post, according to `Variety`, Smith addressed why he did not apologise to Rock when he accepted the Best Actor prize for his work in `King Richard` shortly after he charged the stage and slapped the comic for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith`s short haircut.