Serena Williams has broken her silence following Will Smith's lengthy apology to Chris Rock and her family after slapping the actor at the Oscars
March 29, 2022 - 10:47 BST Andrea Caamano Serena Williams is"so ready to go home" after an eventful Sunday at the Oscars in Los Angeles.The tennis star took to her Stories exactly an hour after Will Smith publicly apologised to Chris Rock after slapping him at the Academy Awards and judging by the video Serena posted, she is ready to put it all behind her.
Her video came just 58 minutes after Will posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram explaining why he had been deeply hurt by Chris' jokes before apologising to him, the Williams family and his King Richard family."Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive," he wrote."My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.
He added:"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness."I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world."
Apologising to Serena and sister Venus Williams, who were present at the awards show and were reportedly left shocked by his actions, he continued:"I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us. I am a work in progress. Sincerely, Will."
Serena first broke her silence moments after the altercation, telling fans via her Stories:"I just sat down 'cus I was like I gotta put that drink down."
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