Serena Williams says she “doesn’t need” Harrison Butker to celebrate women’s sports.
The tennis legend made the comments at the ESPY Awards on Thursday night, alongside her sister Venus Williams and actress Quinta Brunson.
of Kansas City Chiefs Kicker came under fire for a speech she gave at Benedictine University’s commencement ceremony, in which she encouraged female graduates to embrace becoming “housewives.”
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Harrison Butker attended the 2024 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
“Women’s sports can be enjoyed just like any other sport because it’s a sport,” Venus said.
Serena replied about Butkar, unable to contain her laughter.
Butker, who was in attendance, released a statement saying Williams was a “fantastic host” but did not use the “opportunity” for good.
With Harrison Butker in attendance, Serena Williams criticized the Chiefs kicker at the ESPYS on Thursday. (Getty Images)
“I thought Mrs. Williams was a great host and I commend her for using her platform to voice her beliefs on a variety of topics,” Butker told NBC Sports. “Sports is supposed to be a great unifier, and at an event celebrating great men and women, she used it as an opportunity to exclude those who disagree with her from supporting her fellow athletes.”
Williams’ jab got a positive reaction from the crowd and became a talking point.
Harrison Butker (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
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When he appeared in public again a few weeks later, Butker made no apology for his comments, saying, “It’s not people I’m trying to please, it’s Jesus Christ.”
Buttker jersey sales It has skyrocketed since then The speech at the NFL Shop has many media outlets divided on the issue.
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