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    After onstage slap, Will Smith wins his 1st Oscar

    After three decades of acting and three nominations, Smith finally won for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.
    by Miranda Mazariegos Mar 27, 2022 2 minutes
    Will Smith accepts the Oscar for best actor in a leading role on Sunday night.
    Updated March 28, 2022 at 12:18 AM ET

    Editor's note: This story includes language that some may find offensive.

    Twenty years after his first nomination, Will Smith finally won his first Oscar – awarded for best actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.

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