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Oscars: Serena, Venus Williams pay tribute to their hometown of Compton — and introduce Beyoncé
It was the beginning of what is perhaps a really massive evening for the Williams household.
“King Richard” – the story of how the Williams sisters father, Richard Williams, devised a plan that noticed his daughters rise from Compton, California, to the highest of the tennis world – was nominated for six Academy Awards.
Amongst these: Will Smith was nominated for greatest actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams.
Beyoncé carried out “Be Alive” – additionally Oscar-nominated – from tennis courts in Compton, a most becoming tribute to the place the Williams sisters started their tribute to stardom.
“I would like you to inform these folks the place we’re,” Beyoncé requested the performers along with her.
“Metropolis of Compton,” they responded.
Serena Williams is the highest-earning ladies’s tennis participant of all time, successful greater than $94 million on the courtroom. Venus Williams is second on that checklist, at round $42 million.
And among the many lyrics: “The trail was by no means paved with gold. We fought and constructed this on our personal.”
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