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      • The King Richard true story reveals that when Venus and Serena's father, Richard Williams, was a youth living in Shreveport, Louisiana in the 1940s and '50s, white attackers hit him "over the head with a baseball bat, a bottle, and a flashlight." He said that he was beaten up when he was five for "handing a dollar to a white store clerk."
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      King Richard vs. the True Story of Venus and Serena's Father

  2. www.historyvshollywood.com › reelfaces › king-richardKing Richard vs. the True Story of Venus and Serena's Father

    Nov 6, 2021 · The King Richard true story reveals that when Venus and Serena's father, Richard Williams, was a youth living in Shreveport, Louisiana in the 1940s and '50s, white attackers hit him "over the head with a baseball bat, a bottle, and a flashlight." He said that he was beaten up when he was five for "handing a dollar to a white store clerk."

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Richard_Williams_(tennisRichard Williams (tennis coach) - Wikipedia

    Richard Dove Williams Jr. [1] (born February 14, 1942) [2] is a former American tennis coach and the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.

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  5. www.factualamerica.com › behind-the-screenplayKing Richard Williams: The Real Story Behind Venus and Serena ...

    2 days ago · Richard Williams, father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, is the subject of the acclaimed biopic "King Richard." The film explores Richard's controversial and unorthodox methods in guiding his daughters to tennis superstardom. Will Smith's portrayal of Richard Williams sheds light on the man behind the champions, revealing ...

  6. www.vanityfair.com › hollywood › 2021King Richard: Understanding the Real Richard Williams, Father ...

    Nov 19, 2021 · TRUE STORY. King Richard: Understanding the Real Richard Williams, Father and Coach to Venus and Serena. The Williams family cooperated with Will Smith and King Richard ’s filmmakers to make...

  7. www.elle.com › uk › life-and-cultureTrue Story Of Serena And Venus William's Dad - ELLE

    Sep 3, 2021 · What is the true story about Serena and Venus Williams' dad, Richard? It wasn't Richard's love of tennis that inspired him to train his daughters to become champions, it was money.

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  8. thedirect.com › article › king-richard-movie-trueIs King Richard Movie a True Story? What's Accurate vs. Fake

    Apr 27, 2024 · Based on real-life events and famous athletes, how much of Will Smith's King Richard is a true story? Will Smith takes on the role of Richard Williams, who is not only the father of renowned tennis players Venus and Serena Williams but also their coach.

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  10. collider.com › king-richard-true-storyThe Inspiring True Story Behind Will Smith’s 'King Richard'

    May 1, 2024 · In 2003, Venus and Serena's step-sister Yetunde was killed in a drive-by shooting near their home in Compton, in what was later reported to be a case of mistaken identity.