Venus and Serena Williams’ father has defended actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
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Smith, 54, won best actor at the 94th Academy Awards for his performance as Richard Williams in the biopic film King Richard.
Last year, Smith got on stage and smacked Rock in the face after the comedian made comments about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Almost a year after the incident, Williams, 81, expressed his support for the 54-year-old and even stated that he ‘didn’t feel sorry’ for comedian Chris Rock, 58, who was targeted by the strike.
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I believe he did the right thing, but I would never be disgusted with Mr Smith. In fact, I admire Mr Smith,” he told Good Morning Britain.
When asked if there was any wrongdoing at the Oscars, Williams replied, “I don’t see anything wrong with that.”
“It’s time for everyone to forgive Will Smith,” he added.
The interview comes just one day after Rock discussed the slap in his Netflix special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.
“You all know what happened to me, getting smacked by Suge Smith,” he said. Everyone is aware. Yes, it did happen; I was smacked about a year ago.”
“People asked, ‘Did it hurt?’ It is still painful. Summertime is ringing in my ears. But I’m not a victim, and you’ll never see me crying on Oprah. It will never be seen by you. It will never happen.
“I took it like Manny Pacquiao (former boxer).
