Will Smith looked more dashing than ever as he donned a classic black tuxedo with wife Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday night while attending the 94th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
The 53-year-old actor, who is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role as the father of Venus and Serena Williams in ‘King Richard,’ was in high spirits as he flashed a bright smile on the red carpet.
He completed his sleek look with a black tie with some diamond detailing for a little extra flair as his longtime wife, 50, turned heads in an emerald green ruched dress with a high neckline and long sleeves with a massive train.
Handsome: Will Smith looked more dashing than ever as he donned a classic black tuxedo with wife Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday night while attending the 94th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood
Jada, who shaved her head last summer, accessorised her glamorous dress with a pair of massive, sparkling earrings in the shape of a flower.
While Will is yet to take home an Oscar, he has been nominated twice for his performances in Ali (2001) and The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).
His King Richard co-stars Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton also took the red carpet by storm in support of their film, which received six Oscar nominations.
Glamorous: Jada, who shaved her head last summer, accessorised her glamorous dress with a pair of massive, sparkling earrings in the shape of a flower
Exciting: While Will is yet to take home an Oscar, he has already been nominated twice for his performances in 2001’s ‘Ali’ and 2006’s ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’
work on it! Jada showed off her toned figure in her voluminous green dress
Ellis, who portrays Oracene Price in the tennis drama, wore a stunning orange Versace dress with a ‘Jax Baby’ embroidery on the shoulder as a tribute to her late mother, Jacqueline Taylor.
‘[This] is a tribute to my mother,” confirmed first-time Oscar nominees Kevin Frazier and ET’s Nischelle Turner of the meaning behind the black embroidery on their garment.
Ahead of the ceremony, during an interview with Good Morning America earlier this month, she revealed her “mother’s” name would be “on” the dress “somewhere.”
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Impressive! Ellis, who portrays Oracene Price in the tennis drama, wore a stunning orange Versace dress with a ‘Jax Baby’ embroidery on the shoulder as a tribute to her mother, Jacqueline Taylor
Special tribute: Before the ceremony, during an interview with Good Morning America earlier this month, she revealed her “mother’s” name would be “on” the dress “somewhere.”
“She left me a few years ago and I kind of want to have her with me tonight,” the actor explained
“She left me a few years ago and I kind of want to have her with me tonight,” the actor explained.
Meanwhile, her and Will’s daughters looked downright ethereal on screen in their gorgeous pastel dresses.
For the big night, Sidney, 15, rocked a baby blue dress with floral beads and her hair in a trendy updo.
Luminous: For the big night, Saniyya Sidney, 15, rocked a baby blue dress with floral beads and her hair in a trendy updo
Pretty in purple: Demi Singleton, also 15, radiated beauty in a jeweled lavender dress with a sweetheart neckline.
Like family: Once inside, the teenagers were seen reuniting with Will, who greeted them with hugs
Singleton, also 15, radiated beauty in a jeweled lavender dress with a sweetheart neckline.
Once inside, the teenagers were seen reuniting with Will, who greeted them with hugs.
Her film was nominated for six Academy Awards, while Will received his third Best Actor Oscar nomination, while Ellis received an award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress. The film is also nominated for Best Picture of the Year, Best Original Screenplay, Best Achievement in Film Editing, and Best Achievement in Music Written for a Motion Picture.
Flawless: Serena Williams rocked a plunging pink Gucci dress with black floral detailing at the bust and shoulders
To look good! Serena and husband Alexis Ohanian looked every inch the happy couple as they walked the red carpet together
The Williams sisters were also heavily involved in the making of King Richard, and the cast list was no exception.
The couple recently announced they’ve signed Will Smith to play their father in the biopic, which has been receiving rave reviews.
“There are so many special moments throughout the film, but one of the highlights of seeing King Richard is Will Smith’s portrayal of our father,” Venus said in an interview with POPSUGAR in December.
White hot: Venus took the plunge in a low-cut Elie Saab gown, which she styled with matching silver cuffs and earrings
Radiant elegance: The professional tennis player wore her dark hair in loose waves and a glamorous make-up look
She continued, “When he accepted the role we were definitely excited because he’s a real deal and he exceeded all expectations. He really did his part in understanding our father and embodying his spirit.
The Williams sisters also praised other actors who were eventually cast, including Sidney, who played Venus, and Singleton, who played the film’s Serena.
Venus had some very nice things to say about the young actresses who took on the task of playing her and her sister, 40.
Radiant elegance: The professional tennis player wore her dark hair in loose waves and a glamorous make-up look
“It means more to me than I can express,” she said. “It is so inspiring to see the time, energy and passion Saniyya and Demi put into tackling these roles. They both have incredible careers ahead of them and for honoring our family the way they have I will forever be grateful!”
King Richard focuses on the early years of the Williams family, when Venus and Serena’s father, Richard, did everything in his power to help his children become tennis stars, even writing a 78-page plan.
The film has received quite a bit of critical acclaim since its release, including a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 98% from audiences.
Tennis drama: King Richard focuses on the early years of the Williams family, when Venus and Serena’s father, Richard, did everything in his power to help his children become tennis stars, even writing a 78-page plan