2022 SAG Awards: Will Smith Hails Williams Sisters After Major Win

Will Smith took home the prize for Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture at the 2022 SAG Awards and called the achievement one of the greatest moments of his career.

The 53-year-old star nabbed the prestigious award during the ceremony held on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Smith, who plays Richard Williams, the father and tennis coach of Venus and Serena Williams, in King Richard, beat out fellow nominees Benedict Cumberbatch, Javier Bardem, Andrew Garfield, and Denzel Washington for the prestigious honor.

Will Smith at the event

The Williams family was in attendance at the star-studded event and Smith made sure to give them a shout-out during his acceptance speech.

After ascending stage, the actor shared with the crowd, "That may have been one of the greatest moments of my career just now because my name was called for King Richard sitting next to Venus Williams and her sister."

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith share a kiss

He went on to call Richard Williams a "dreamer like no one you've ever known" before thanking his castmates Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton for helping bring the family's inspiring story to the silver screen.