Jane Campion apologises for ‘thoughtless’ comment about Williams sisters

During her acceptance speech for best director at the CCA, Campion said she was “honoured” to be in the same room as Venus and Serena, but added they “don’t play against the guys like I have to”.

Jane Campion has apologised for ‘thoughtless’ comment about the Williams sisters (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Jane Campion has apologised for her “thoughtless” comment at the Critics Choice Awards (CCA) about tennis star sisters Venus and Serena Williams.

The award-winning director said she had not meant to “devalue” the achievements of the world-class players and minimise the “remarkable women”.