Denzel Washington talks Will Smith Oscars slap for first time: 'The devil got ahold of that circumstance'
Soon after Smith lashed out at Rock both physically and verbally following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, celebrities in the audience — including Washington, Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper — were seen talking to the upset Smith during a commercial break.
“Fortunately there were people there,” Washington added. “Not just me, but others, Tyler Perry, came immediately right over there with me. [Said] some prayers. I don’t wanna say what we talked about, but there but for the grace of God go any of us. Who are we to condemn? I don’t know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer, the way I see it.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” Smith wrote. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work.
Smith continued, “I am heartbroken… Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason.”
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