Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock for his infamous Oscars slap.
In a post on Instagram, the actor says hitting the comedian at the ceremony in March - over a joke about his wife - was "unacceptable".
He says he's ready to talk to Chris.
Smith said: "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. And I'm here whenever you're ready to talk."
He admitted he's reached out to Rock, but that a message had come back to say he was "not ready to talk".
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"There is no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment", he added.
In closing his apology, Smith said: "I'm human. And I made a mistake and I'm trying not to think of myself as a piece of s***.
"I know it was confusing. I know it was shocking, but I promise you, I am deeply devoted and committed to putting light and love and joy into the world.
"And, you know. If you hang on, I promise we'll be able to be friends again."
