Richard Williams defends actor Will Smith over Oscars slap

Serena, Venus Williams' father defends Will Smith, says it's time for 'everyone' to forgive actor

Richard Williams, the father of tennis greats Serena and Venus, defended actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last year as the 2023 Academy Awards loom. Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, at last year’s show which prompted Smith to get up from his seat, storm the stage and slap the host. The incident marred the show as Smith won Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in the film "King Ri…

Richard Williams wants 'everyone to forgive Will Smith's Oscars slap

Will Smith portrayed the father of tennis champions Serena and Venus Williams in his Oscar-winning film King Richard.

Richard Williams defends actor Will Smith over Oscars slap

The father of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams has broken his silence to defend Will Smith who smacked Chris Rock in the face at last year's Oscars ceremony.

Richard Williams defends Will Smith over Oscars slap: It’s time to forgive actor

Hollywood actor Smith portrayed Richard Williams in the biopic film King Richard, which won him an Oscar.

Serena Williams' dad Richard defends Will Smith over infamous Oscars slap

Richard Williams has spoken out on the controversy (Picture: Getty / Reuters) Richard Williams believes it’s time for everyone to ‘forgive’ Will Smith following the infamous incident at the Oscars 2022. The Hancock actor, who won the best actor award for playing Serena and Venus Williams’ father in the film King Richard, stormed the stage and hit comedian Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. Since then, Will…

Richard Williams defends Will Smith over Oscars slap: It’s time to forgive actor

The father of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams has defended Will Smith over his slapping of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars – marking almost one year since the incident.