American Actor Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock over his Oscars slap in a statement released today.

In a video circulating on the internet, Smith said he has tried to talk to Chris but the comedian is not ready.

Smith said he has been thinking of himself as a piece of sh_t after the slap  and apologised to Chris saying his behaviour was unacceptable.

He also apologised to Chris Rock’s family, especially his mother for humilliating and harrassing the comedian.

Please watch the video above