As if Chris Rock’s refusal to file a police report against Will Smith wasn’t already enough of an indication, people close to the comedian said that he has no intentions of filing a case against the actor. The possibility isn’t even on his radar. One of his friends told Page Six that Rock is “isn’t even thinking of suing” because “he’s focused on his tour” that’s now sold out, thanks to #SlapGate.
Meanwhile, the Academy has launched a formal review of what happened, and will soon reveal its plans moving forward. “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show,” they said in a statement, per USA Today. “We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”
What about Smith? He has been nothing but apologetic to the comedian. ” 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,” he said via a post on Instagram one day after the Oscars. “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.”
Nicki
