Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams said there could not have been a better tribute to their father than Will Smith’s portrayal of him in King Richard.
The sisters took to the stage at the Critics Choice Awards (CCA) to present the award for best drama series and said seeing their stories told in the film was “one of the most special experiences of our lives.” Both served as executive producers of the film, but did not agree to put their name to the project until it had been completed.
They received a standing ovation from the CCA audience and joked that attendees were “much better dressed” than at tennis tournaments. The sisters thanked Smith and Aunjanue Ellis for their “perfect” portrayal of their father and mother as well as Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney, who played their younger selves.
