Cops seen at Will Smith’s Calabasas mega-mansion – days after he slapped Chris Rock at Oscars ceremony over Jada joke
COPS have been spotted at Will Smith’s Calabasas mega-mansion just days after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
A public information officer for Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed Smith himself called police to his family home on Tuesday afternoon amid the scandal.
A drone had allegedly been flying over the multi-million-dollar property and a cop car was seen arriving at the home around 2.40pm.
But by the time deputies got there, the alleged drone had already disappeared, police confirmed to The Sun.
They say a report has still not been filed by Chris Rock after he was assaulted on stage by the 53-year-old actor during the live Oscars broadcast on Sunday night.
He has since publicly apologized via a statement on his Instagram, saying his behavior was “unacceptable.”
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He wrote to fans: “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.
“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. 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”
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Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, has also spoken publicly for the first time following the incident.
The Matrix star posted a quote to her Instagram feed that alluded to the process of becoming whole again.
Text on a plain pink background read: “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.”
Following the ceremony, Rock refused to press charges against the A-lister.
A statement from the Los Angeles police department said: “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program.
NO CHARGES FILED
“The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report.”
It continued: “If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”
Despite the confrontation, the King Richard nominee took home the night’s win for Best Actor and still received a standing ovation.
Insiders have suggested, however, that the furious Oscars bosses are considering stripping Smith of the award over his on-stage attack.
After the ceremony was over, the Academy tweeted: “The Academy does not condone violence of any form.”
An official spokesperson said on Monday: “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr Smith at last night’s show.
WILL’S OVERREACTION
“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.”
Whoopi Golberg, who is the Governor of the Academy’s Actors branch, poured cold water on the rumours.
Reflecting on the assault on her talk show The View on Monday, she said: “I think it was a lot of stuff probably built up.
“I think he overreacted… I think he had one of those moments where it was like [God damn] it, just stop.”
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Whoopi’s co-host Sunny Hostin said she was “surprised [Will] wasn’t escorted out”, and questioned if his Oscar would be taken away.
Whoopi replied: “We’re not going to take that Oscar from him.
“There will be consequences I’m sure, but I don’t think that’s what they’re going to do, particularly because Chris said ‘Listen, I’m not pressing any charges.'”
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