Moments after a heated exchange with Chris Rock, Will Smith accepted the award for best actor for his role as Venus and Serena Williams' father in "King Richard." "Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said. Smith accepted the award for best actor for his role as Venus and Serena Williams' father in "King Richard." "Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said. "I'm being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people," he said through tears, acknowledging people in showbusiness "disrespecting you." For more on this history between Smith and Rock, visit the 🔗link in our bio