Will Smith has given a "subtle string of apologies" to his mum over the years due to his feelings of "guilt" - and continued this during his tearful Oscars speech.
The 53-year-old actor, who has always vowed to protect his family, mentions his mother every time he is in the spotlight.
Will apologised to the Academy after he slapped Chris Rock earlier in Sunday night's ceremony when he took offence to a joke made at wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense.
