King Richard

Hollywood legend Will Smith speaks about the uniqueness of Serena Williams' father Richard Williams and his real motive in life.

As far as tennis is concerned, over the past few years, Serena has been unable to win a Grand Slam title. Recently, the Hollywood star made an interesting comment and mentioned the real motive behind Richard’s determination was not really his passion for tennis. Not long ago, the movie based on the lives of the Williams family was released.

Will Smith continued his winning streak this award weekend. After picking up a SAG Award, Golden Globes, Smith again took home two prestigious awards, ...

"It would be disingenuous for me to accept this [award] without acknowledging Aunjanue Ellis." Smith also mentioned Oracene Price - the mother of the iconic tennis players. During his acceptance speech, Smith hailed Venus and Serena Williams for trusting him and honoured their family.

Will Smith called the Williams family the definition of “the American dream” as he collected the award for his role in the sports drama.

And I think I’m going to, you know, these next ten years of my career, I think, will be the top of my acting performances.” “You represent the best of what we all hope this world and this country can be.” “For many people, it didn’t seem that Richard Williams knew what he was doing,” she said. “He wasn’t doing what people thought he was doing! “You all define the American dream,” he said. “I am here tonight with Venus and Serena [Williams] and their sister Isha,” said Smith, in his acceptance speech.

The Williams sisters thanked the Hollywood star at the Critics Choice Awards where he won the best actor prize.

Venus and Serena what an honour to be in the room with you,” she said. you inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country and everyone around the world,” he told them. The Power Of The Dog director Jane Campion later asked the sisters if they would give her tennis lessons, in her acceptance speech for best director. “You two nailed the young us and the chemistry between us as sisters, it was amazing,” Venus told the youngsters. They received a standing ovation from the CCA audience and joked that attendees were “much better dressed” than at tennis tournaments. Serena added: “And what can we say about Will Smith, I don’t think there could have been a better tribute to our father than the performance that you delivered, Will, thank you.

Nicolas Cage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Dinklage, Will Smith and Denzel Washington were all up for best actor at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards.

"You represent the best of what we all hope this world and this country can be." What you were able to do, and what your family was able to do, inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country and everyone around the world." "I am here tonight with Venus and Serena [Williams] and their sister Isha," said Smith, 53, in his acceptance speech.

The sisters took to the stage at the Critics Choice Awards to present the trophy for best drama series.

“Thank you for entrusting to me with your story of what you were able to do… you inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country and everyone around the world,” he told them. “To watch our story on the big screen is one of the most special experiences of our lives.”

Oracene, who has been extremely integral in Venus and Serena Williams success, talks about Aunjanue's reprisal of her character in King Richard.

Download our exclusive app to get 24x7 coverage, latest memes and social media banter. Oracene Price recently came to an interview and opened up about her role in the movie and how the characters were reprised. Oracene Price, their mother, also had a significant role to play in the sisters’ coaching team.