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Richard Williams, the father and former coach of Venus and Serena Williams, is known for his strong opinions. In a recent interview, he shared his views on the incident at the Oscars where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. The 81-year-old coach spoke out about the incident and his thoughts on the matter.
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In a recent interview, Richard Williams shared his views on the incident and revealed his admiration for Will Smith. He shared how he appreciates Smith’s behavior and extend his support for the talented actor.
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Venus and Serena Williams’ father shares his views on Will Smith Oscars incident
In an interview with Good Morning Britain, he said, “If a person were to hurt Venus and Serena, I have to teach them to defend themselves. Even Venus and Serena can do that, that’s easy man.” Richard Williams is well known for his role in training his daughters and helping them become world-class tennis players.

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NO COMMERCIAL USE: Tennis sisters Venus (left) and Serena Williams with their father Richard before an interview with the BBC at the Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon. (Photo by Michael Stephens – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Richard went on to say that he does not care what people say about him and that he is very peaceful at the moment. He also revealed that when he was younger, he was capable of almost killing anyone. This comment shows the intensity of Williams’ personality and his willingness to defend his family at any cost.
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When asked about the incident at the Oscars, Williams praised Will Smith for standing up for himself and his family. He said, “I have a lot of respect for Will Smith. He’s a strong man, and he’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes in.”
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Rock shares his views on attention-seeking behaviors while praising Serena’s excellence
In the “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” stand-up special on Netflix, the American comedian shared his views on attention-seeking behaviors. He highlighted how people go about seeking it in different ways. Rock humorously listed four easy ways to grab attention, including being excellent at something like the American tennis legend Serena Williams. He further described her as the greatest player ever. However, he also acknowledged that being excellent requires hard work, dedication, and discipline, while clarifying that not everyone is willing to put in that effort.
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Moreover, Rock also shared his admiration for Serena and her sister Venus for breaking barriers in the predominantly white-dominated sport of tennis and changing the history of the sports world.
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