Richard Williams, father of tennis players Serena and Venus, wanted to react after the incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
In The Williams Method, released in theaters on December 1, Will Smith plays Richard Williams, father of famous tennis champions Venus and Serena.
For his performance in this demanding role, the actor obtained the coveted statuette of the best actor at the Oscars 2022.
Just before receiving his trophy, Will Smith also sadly distinguished himself by hitting Chris Rock, slapping him after the actor joked about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
This incident, which occurred in the middle of the Oscars ceremony, caused a lot of ink to flow. Will Smith has since apologized to Chris Rock, the academy, viewers and the Williams family.
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Many personalities reacted to this attack live, including Richard Williams in person. “We don’t know all the details about what happened”he said, through the voice of his son and spokesperson Chavoita LeSane, at the microphone of NBC News.
“However, it is intolerable to hit someone, except in self-defense”he added, condemning the act of Will Smith towards Chris Rock.