?Why Is She Apologising?? Piers Morgan Bashes Jane Campion From Appealing Forgiveness to Venus and Serena Williams Over a Silly Comment

Serena and Venus Williams, through their legendary careers, paved the way for women and people of color to succeed in sports. They have symbolized hard work and perseverance during their 25-year-long careers and set a benchmark for the next generation. Despite their on-court achievements, the sisters have often come under heavy scrutiny and funny remarks. Recently, when renowned director Jane Campion apologized to the Williams sisters for her joke at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, Piers Morgan hit back at her critics on Twitter.

During their illustrious careers, people have often compared the two sisters’ achievements to that of men. Veterans such as McEnroe have used Serena as an example to point out the gulf in level between men’s and women’s tennis. Recently, Campion made a similar remark in a humorous way. However, it received the ire of the Williams sisters’ fanbase.

Piers Morgan criticizes Jane Campion

‘The Power of the Dog’ director Jane Campion came under fire when she made a ‘funny’ remark about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams while accepting her award. Even though she apologized for the comment, British Journalist Piers Morgan responded to Jane’s apologetic message on Twitter by pointing out its humorous nature.

Morgan wrote, ?It was a joke. Why is she apologising? God, the humour cops are so bloody exhausting.? Jane made the Williams sisters’ fans furious on social media when she stated during her speech at the Critics Choice Awards that the tennis players don’t have to play against males like in the directorial field. She said, ?Venus and Serena, you?re such marvels. However, you don?t play against the guys, like I have to.?

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The Williams sisters were in attendance for the highly acclaimed film ‘King Richard’, in which Will Smith won the best actor for his portrayal of their father and tennis coach, Richard Williams.

Venus and Serena Williams’ shortest US Open doubles season?

After being granted a wildcard for the US Open‘s women’s doubles competition, Venus and Serena lost their first match together after a four-and-a-half-year layoff. The Czech Republic duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova defeated the Williams sisters at Flushing Meadows.?

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Despite their recent disappointment, the Williams sisters are also one of the most recent pairs to sweep all four major doubles tournaments. They have won Wimbledon and the US Open in 2009, and the French Open and the Australian Open in 2010, simultaneously. Although this was the last time their fans witnessed the duo together as Serena Williams retired from the sport, she also hinted at a possible comeback in the future.?

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