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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action
Will Smith apologised to Chris Rock on Monday for slapping the comedian at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, issuing a statement after the film academy said it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry's top awards.
Smith, in a post on Instagram, said his behaviour at the televised ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable."
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