Alexis Ohanian Reacts to Serena Williams’s ATM Mishap (Unique)

Alexis Ohanian was not shocked to listen to spouse Serena Williams‘ current million dollar confession. 

The 41-year-old Reddit co-founder spoke with ET’s Denny Directo on the 2024 ESPY Awards crimson carpet on Thursday, providing his response to 42-year-old Williams’ current Hot Ones revelation that she as soon as tried (unsuccessfully) to deposit a $1 million examine at a drive-through ATM. 

Ohanian mentioned he “already knew” the story, however was “floored” by the scenario. 

“It was by no means in regards to the cash,” he mentioned of his spouse’s huge tennis profession. “She began this as a toddler, proper? She went on this journey {of professional} sport so early and the precedence was simply being the very best. And so even one thing we might all take as a right — like, after all you would not deposit a examine that large — for her, that is a by-product of doing the job.” 

He added, “God bless her.” 

Ohanian famous that he is “been to a number of ATMs” in his lifetime, however at the moment he prefers a less complicated cash administration methodology. 

“As quickly because the tech obtained higher, clearly I began [snapping] the picture with the app,” he mentioned. “Nobody has time for an ATM anymore.” 

Ohanian was available to help Williams as she hosted the ESPYs at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The couple was joined by their 6-year-old daughter, Olympia, whereas child Adira — who turns 1 subsequent month — was not in attendance. 

“I am a really proud papa,” Ohanian gushed of their eldest baby. “Olympia’s nearly seven and it is a enjoyable night time to cheer on mama with me.” 

Ohanian could not assist however gush over the mom-of-two’s star energy. 

“Appears to be like, it isn’t the identical as a grand slam ultimate nevertheless it’s shut,” he joked of her internet hosting gig. “I believe you understand she is a star on the court docket, off the court docket, on stage, off the stage. I believe she’s going to do nice tonight.” 

The 2024 ESPYS had been hosted by Serena Williams and aired reside Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

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