The film has six Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, according toIMDb.
And Smith won best actor for playing Richard at theCritics Choice Awards, and the Williams sisters were there.
Another winner at the event also talked about Serena and Venus, but not in such a nice way.
So far, so good.
However, you don’t play against the guys, like I have to," perYouTube.
And people weren’t happy.
Onewrote"How terribly inappropriate and unnecessary.
Why must you compare Jane Campion?
You have not."
Anothertweeted"The arrogance and ignorance of Jane Campion.
Campion realized her mistake and issued an apology.
I did not intend to devalue these two legendary Black women and world-class athletes," perDeadline.
Campion finished her statement by saying “Serena and Venus, I apologize and completely celebrate you.”
The Williams sisters have yet to publicly respond to the speech and the follow-up apology.
