At the 2022 Critic’s Choice Awards, Jane Campion beat Hollywood greats like Steven Spielberg and Kenneth Branagh to win the best director award. A monumental win no doubt, but Campion, unfortunately, managed to make the night just as controversial for herself. Taking to the stage, Campion delivered an acceptance speech that left fans feeling upset rather than inspired. After shouting out the “many incredible women” present at the event and thanking her fellow nominees, Campion singled out tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, implying that they had not faced as much sexism as she had. “Venus and Serena, you’re such marvels. However, you don’t play against the guys, like I have to,” she said. But while Campion’s comment was met with loud cheers from the audience, it, unsurprisingly, was not well-received by fans on the internet.
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“That Jane Campion clip at Critics Choice Award re: Venus & Serena Williams has got me so confused this morning,” one Twitter user wrote. “There was no need to disrespect and diminish Serena and Venus Williams by Jane Campion,” a second fan tweeted while a third fan noted that it was disturbing that Campion not only thought about her comment but went ahead to say it as well. In response to the uproar, Campion eventually apologized to the Grand Slam winners, noting that she had not intended to diminish their achievements. “Serena and Venus, I apologize and completely celebrate you,” she added, per Variety.
