In a recent interview, Richard Williams, the father of pro tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, defended Smith, who portrayed him in the film 'King Richard.'
The day after the incident, Smith issued an apology – to Rock, the Academy and the Williams family, who were in the audience that night."I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us," he said in part.
Moments after the slap, Smith got up on stage again, to accept the award for best actor for"King Richard," in which he played Williams as he coached his daughters to greatness.
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