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Will Smith as Richard Williams leans on a tennis court fence in a tracksuit, watching Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams practice in the background, from the film King Richard.
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King Richard

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Will Smith as Richard Williams leans on a tennis court fence in a tracksuit, watching Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams practice in the background, from the film King Richard.
An Oscar-winning role Will Smith in King Richard (2021), directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.

The film King Richard (2021) stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. The movie chronicles Richard's determination and unconventional methods in training his daughters from a young age in Compton, California, with the goal of making them world-class athletes. Despite facing significant challenges, including limited resources and a dangerous environment, Richard's unwavering belief in his daughters' potential led them to success on the tennis court. Will Smith received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams.12

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