Jane Campion apologizes to Venus and Serena Williams: 'I made a thoughtless comment.'
Alas, the good energy Campion garnered Saturday went out the window Sunday as she accepted the award for Best Director at the Critics Choice Awards. During her speech, Campion praised nominees and winners in other categories, including Will Smith, who’d picked up the Best Actor prize for his turn in, the biopic about the Williams sisters’ father/coach.
“Venus and Serena, you’re such marvels,” Campion said. “However, you don’t play against the guys, like I have to.” Although Campion’s comments appeared to be lighthearted and elicited some cheers in the moment, the criticism was swift on social media. Campion was called out for not only
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