Rock remained professional in the moment.

“Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive.

My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.

Chris Rock on the red carpet

“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.”

Chris Rock after Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards

Rock is continuing to be a grown up in this matter, despite what happened Sunday night.