Will Smith wins for his role as Venus and Serena Williams' father

Will Smith wins for his role as Venus and Serena Williams' father

Will Smith won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture at the 2022 SAG Awards and called the win "one of the greatest moments of my career."

Will Smith, Serena Williams and Venus Williams
Twitter/ Entertainment Weekly

Actor Will Smith, 53, won his first SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture during the 2022 ceremony.

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Smith played Richard Williams - the father and tennis coach of Venus and Serena Williams - in 'King Richard'.

Smith gave the Williams family a shout-out during his acceptance speech. 

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After taking the stage, the actor shared with the crowd: "That may have been one of the greatest moments of my career just now because my name was called for 'King Richard' sitting next to Venus Williams and her sister."

Smith went on to call the Williams patriarch a "dreamer like no one you've ever known".

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Smith further thanked the Williams family for the opportunity and trusting him with the iconic role. 

Watch his acceptance speech below: 

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