Speaking out. Richard Williams gave Will Smith his seal of approval when it came to making King Richard, but he was disappointed with the actor’s behavior at the 2022 Oscars.“We don’t know all the details of what happened,” the 80-year-old tennis coach’s son Chaviota LeSane told NBC News on his behalf on Monday, March 28. “But we don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense.”LeSane added that Williams was shocked when Smith, 53, stormed the stage.
However, Serena and Venus Williams‘ father declined to comment on the incident any further.While presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature at the 94th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith starring in G.I.
Joe 2, seemingly referring to her shaved head. In response, Smith rushed onto the stage to defend his wife, 50, who has alopecia, and slapped Rock, 57, in the face.
Once he returned to his seat, Smith shouted, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—king mouth.”Later in the ceremony, while accepting the best actor trophy for his performance in King Richard, Smith apologized for the incident and explained that he felt a call to protect his community. “I want to apologize to the Academy.
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