Will Smith is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of our generation. We are no strangers to the legacy the Men In Black star has left behind in Hollywood. Throughout the years, Smith has kept us entertained at times with his controversies but mostly with his films. Furthermore, the I Am Legend star has delivered an array of incredible films to the audience. One such being, King Richards. As we all know, the sports documentary series is among Smith’s finest works. But did Serena Williams make any money from her father’s biopic?

Sports documentaries have become one of the most popular storytelling formats around the world in recent times. Owing to the popularity that surrounds the genre, even Will Smith tried his luck with his film King Richard. The sports drama film followed Smith as Richard Williams, father of tennis icons Serena and Venus. King Richard performed decently at the theaters around the world, grossing over $34 million dollars worldwide. However, despite an impressive financial run worldwide, it is unclear whether Serena or Venus Williams received any money out of the film’s earnings.

Meanwhile, Smith surely enjoyed a massive paycheck for his incredible portrayal of Sir Richard Williams. It might surprise you to know, the Men In Black actor pocketed more money than the film’s earnings. As per reports by Sports Manor, he earned a massive $40 million for the sports drama movie. However, being the generous star he is, Smith paid a portion from his paycheck to a number of cast and crew members as well.

The 54-year-old actor’s performance in King Richard helped him further establish his legacy in Hollywood. The actor landed himself his first Oscar award owing to his flawless portrayal in the movie. However, his excitement was short-lived since we all know what went down at the 2022 Oscars, something that AI recently recreated.

A shocking Will Smith statistic from King Richard that will leave you in awe

We are no strangers to the fact that King Richard did not earn as much in comparison to other Will Smith films. However, despite an average box office collection, the Men In Black star surely enjoyed a huge paycheck. While the number may seem normal to you, a statistic will leave you in awe.

Throughout their tennis careers, both the Williams sisters pocketed a lot of money through their craft. Venus Williams’ entire career earnings till date are $42 million. And interestingly, Smith earned almost the same amount for the movie King Richards. The amount is nearly close to half of Serena’s earnings, which are $98 million.

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