In this business, you’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you.
You’ve got to smile, and you’ve got to pretend like that’s okay."
He also apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees but not Rock for the outburst.
Will Smith wins Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images
“Art imitates life,” Smith added.
“I look like the crazy father, just like they said.
I’m the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams.
But love will make you do crazy things.”
Washington was also nominated for Best Actor for his role inThe Tragedy of Macbeth.
“I want to be a vessel for love.”
Pinkett Smith nodded and smiled during her husband’s acceptance speech.
See the full list of this year’s Oscar winnershere.
