Will Smith Apologizes For Outburst While Accepting Academy Award

Will Smith just received his first ever Academy Award.

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However, the achievement was marred by a controversial act.

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He appeared to punch Chris Rock on stage.

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Chris Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife that offended Smith.

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During his acceptance speech, he said he’s been “called on in life to love.”

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He said that he is “overwhelmed by what god is calling on me to do.”

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He added that, in the entertainment industry, actors need to learn to take “abuse.”

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He apologized to the Academy and the other nominees for his outburst.

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However, many fans were not so quick to forgive him.

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