Vanessa Williams’ Kids: Meet Her 4 Gorgeous Grown Children

Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars has garnered a reaction from the father of Venus and Serena Williams, who Smith portrays in "King Richard." According to his son and spokesperson, Richard Williams does not support violence. "We don't know all the details of what happened. But we don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense," Richard Williams said via his son, Chavoita LeSane, to NBC News.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams kicked off the show at the Oscars this year!

Serena and Venus Williams are looking spectacular on their big night. The sisters dazzled at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, where — the film that tells the story of their father, Richard Williams, as he aspires to turn his daughters into professional tennis players — is up for six awards, including Best Picture.The sisters stunned in wildly different looks, with Venus sporting a white gown with chrome details and Serena wearing a pink gown.

Touching tribute. While Duchess Kate has stepped out in stunning ensemble after stunning ensemble during her royal tour of the Caribbean, her latest look, a Jenny Packham emerald dress, is hands-down her best yet. 

King Richard, the film’s star and co-producer Will Smith popped by a red carpet for some friendly banter - and, natch, Venus Williams nailed it.  At the Producers Guild Awards last weekend, Venus Williams and Will Smith enjoyed a bit of playful back-and-forth on the red carpet. Take a look below: Will Smith crashes Venus Williams' interview on the #PGAs red carpet.

Vanessa Williams is making her return to Broadway as the first lady and one of “the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world” in, a new comedy from playwright Selina Fillinger. “It is really wonderful to be a part of something that is so innovative,” she tells ET’s Rachel Smith about the ensemble production directed by Susan Stroman and also starring Julianne Hough, Julie White, Lea DeLaria, Lilli Cooper, Rachel Dratch and Suzy Nakamura. Together, they play the seven women forced to deal with an unexpected PR nightmare and keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble after the use of a four-letter word rocks the White House.“We see all the ladies behind the scenes, and that’s what this all is about,” Williams says, before teasing what’s said that kicks off the whole show. “I don’t wanna give away the first line of the play, but we go right there.

Vanessa Williams shot up to stardom after she was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. The 58-year-old then went on to pursue a career as an actress, singer and producer. She has found success both on the stage and the screen. She has starred on Broadway in Into The Woods and Kiss Of The Spider Woman and will be returning to the stage this may in POTUS. She’s also known for her on-screen credits in Ugly Betty, Shaft and Desperate Housewives. Through it all, she has been married multiple times, which she spoke about in an essay with Glamour.

Rob Lowe has had a massively successful career in Hollywood, starting off as a member of the “Brat Pack” with such iconic 1980s films as The Outsiders, St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night. He later scored a new legion of fans with his comedic roles in Tommy Boy and Parks and Recreation. Along the way, he even picked up an Emmy nomination for his work in the TV drama The West Wing.

Being on the other end of a Venus Williams serve seems scary.

Jane Campion has issued an apology for a remark she made toward tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday that landed her in hot water while accepting her award for best director. "I made a thoughtless comment equating what I do in the film world with all that Serena Williams and Venus Williams have achieved.

A poor choice of words? Jane Campion is speaking out after her 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards comment about Serena Williams and Venus Williams drew backlash.

Critics Choice Awards, when she made a comment about Serena and Venus Williams during an acceptance speech.Campion took home the awards for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on at the ceremony. It was while accepting the former award that Campion said, «Serena and Venus, you are such marvels.

Jane Campion is walking back on her Critics’ Choice Awards speech.

Jane Campion has released an apology to Venus and Serena Williams after making a controversial remark during her Critics Choice Awards acceptance speech for Best Director.