HomeRUGBYHarrison Butker Says Serena Williams’ ESPYs Diss Was ‘Opportunity to Disinvite’ Opposing Views
Harrison Butker Says Serena Williams’ ESPYs Diss Was ‘Opportunity to Disinvite’ Opposing Views
Harrison Butker has issued a statement in response to the dig Serena Williams made towards him at the 2024 ESPYs.
“I thought Mrs. Williams was a great host and applaud her for using her platform to express her beliefs on a variety of topics,” Butker, 28, said on Friday, July 11, via NBC News.
“Sports are supposed to be the great unifier and at an event dedicated to celebrating a diverse group of men and women who have accomplished great feats, she used it as an opportunity to disinvite those with whom she disagrees from supporting fellow athletes.”
The response comes after Serena, 42, alongside her sister, Venus Williams, and actress Quinta Brunson, made pointed remarks about Butker during the ESPYS ceremony on July 11.
Addressing women’s sports, Venus, 44, stated, “So, go ahead and enjoy women’s sports like you would any other sports, because they are sports.” Serena then added, “Except you, Harrison Butker. We don’t need you,” with Brunson, 34, chiming in, “At all. Like, ever,” to the audience’s laughter.
Though Butker attended the event, his reaction was not captured on camera.
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