Director Jane Campion Sorry for “Thoughtless” Comment on Williams Sisters

Director Jane Campion , Sorry for "Thoughtless" Comment , on Williams Sisters.

CNN reports Jane Campion, whose unsolicited comment aimed at tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams during her acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.

CNN reports Jane Campion, whose unsolicited comment aimed at tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams during her acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.

Has expressed her apologies, calling what she said "thoughtless.".

Upon accepting her award for best director for "The Power of the Dog," Campion, who faced a field of male directors, said.

Upon accepting her award for best director for "The Power of the Dog," Campion, who faced a field of male directors, said.

Venus and Serena, you're such marvels.

, Jane Campion during Critics Choice Awards speech, as reported by CNN.

However, you don't play against the guys, like I have to.

, Jane Campion during Critics Choice Awards speech, as reported by CNN.

Campion's words received immediate backlash.

The directors' unsolicited comment was not only deemed inaccurate, as the Williams sisters have competed against men, .

It was also dismissive of two incredibly successful Black women.

It was also dismissive of two incredibly successful Black women.

After being called out, Campion's representatives released a statement on March 14.

I made a thoughtless comment equating what I do in the film world with all that Serena Williams and Venus Williams have achieved.

, statement from director Jane Campion, via CNN.

The last thing I would ever want to do is minimize remarkable women.

, statement from director Jane Campion, via CNN.

The last thing I would ever want to do is minimize remarkable women.

, statement from director Jane Campion, via CNN