King Richard was honored at the 2022 Academy Awards thanks to the brilliant interpretation of Will Smith as the father of sisters Venus and Serena Williams. The American actor won the Oscar for Best Leading Actor by beating Javier Bardem (About the Ricardos), Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog), Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… Boom!) And Denzel Washington (Macbeth).
Will Smith said: “Richard Williams was an ardent defender of his family. In my life I have been called to love and protect people. I want to be an ambassador of this kind of love and care. Art imitates life and I myself.
I’m acting like a crazy father just like Richard, but love makes people do crazy things. Thanks to Serena, Venus and all the Williams family for entrusting me with their story. ”
Venus and Serena’s words
Serena and Venus were executive producers of the feature film.
On Instagram, Serena said: “This night was surreal. And spending it sitting next to my sisters meant more than anything. I’m so grateful to the Academy for making this night unforgettable and to Will Smith for taking this story to life.
screen and honored my family. It will always be a night to remember. ” Venus added: “I have done my best to prepare myself to face everything in life. I have trained mind, body, soul and spirit. Until now. But I could never prepare for the Academy Awards.
Keep dreaming, working and fight. You don’t know where life might take you. I’m from Compton and I’m here now. Life is good. I’ve tried my best to prepare for every moment in life. I’ve trained my mind, body soul and spirit to be prepared and ready for anything that comes my way.
Until now…. Until now…I could have never dreamed or prepared to be at the @theacademy awards for a film that tells my FAMILY’S story. This is beyond my dream. What can I tell you. Keep dreaming. Keep working. Keep fighting.
You don’t know where life might take you. I’m from Compton, California. And now I’m allow the way here. Its so good to BE ALIVE!”
