Will Smith is a winner! The 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor award for his role in King Richard at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night (March 13) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
While on stage, Will thanked Venus and Serena Williams for letting him share their story. Click inside to read more… “I am here tonight with Venus and Serena and their sister Isha,” Will said. “And I really just want to say to all of you, thank you for entrusting me with your story.
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.” King Richard tells the story of Venus and Serena‘s father, Richard Williams, and chronicles his journey in training them to became world famous athletes. “You all define the American dream,” Will continued. “You represent the best of what we all hope this world and this country can be.” Will‘s win at the Critics’ Choice Awards comes just a few short hours after he took home the Best Actor award at the 2022 BAFTAs!
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