Harrison Butker has released a statement Serena Williams called him out during a segment 2024 ESPY Awards,
“I thought Mrs. Williams was a wonderful host, and I appreciate her using her platform to express her views on a variety of topics,” he said in a statement. nbc news“Sports are supposed to be the great unifiers, and at an event dedicated to celebrating a diverse group of men and women who have achieved great things, he used it as an opportunity to discourage people with whom he disagrees from supporting fellow athletes.”
The Kansas City Chiefs kicker reacted a day earlier when Serena, while hosting the ESPYS, took the stage with her sister, the tennis legend. venus williamsAnd Abbott Elementary Producer and star Quinta BrunsonAll three urged fans to enjoy women's sports as much as they enjoy other sports. “So go ahead and enjoy women's sports as much as you enjoy other sports, because they're sports too,” Venus said.
Serena then added“Except for you, Harrison Butker, we don't need you,” to which Quinta replied, “Not at all, not ever.”
The statements drew a mixed reaction, with some people shocked and some booing, but others cheering loudly. Harrison was in the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, but ESPN cameras never caught up to him to see his reaction.
Harrison attended the annual awards ceremony alone, without his wife Isabel. He showed off a big smile and his Super Bowl ring on the red carpet while wearing a white tuxedo jacket and striped pants. His partner, patrick mahomeswent home with He was named best athlete in men's sports as well as best NFL player.
Harrison Reaction occurred back in may Inaugural Address at Benedictine College, where she delivered scathing remarks against working women, the LGBTQ+ community and President Joe Biden, among other things. She also told the graduating women in the audience to rely on their “most important title,” “housewife.”
Those who condemned Harrison's speech included NFL And Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica“the founding institution and sponsor of the Benedictine College,” as well as American CatholicsThe faith-based magazine, founded in 1935, emphasized in its editorial that “the Catholic Church is stronger and more vibrant because of the diverse contributions of women — in the home, in religious life and in the workplace.”
But just a few weeks later, Harrison Doubled Up He expressed regret over the speech he delivered at a ceremony and urged his supporters to speak “without apology” and “never be afraid to speak up for the truth, even if it goes against the loudest voices.”
After Harrison's inaugural address, his partner, Travis Kelsey, said, reacted to the speech on his new heights podcast.
“I know Harry and I've seen him in the building. I call him Harry — I'm probably the only person who calls him Harry,” Kelce said. shared on new heights podcast“That tells you, I mean, I've known him for seven-plus, eight-plus years and I cherish him as a teammate. He's treated friends and family members that I've introduced to him with respect and kindness and he treats everybody that way.”
Kelsey added, “When it comes to his views and what he said, [Benedictine College] commencement speeches, you know, they're his [views]I can't say I agree with most of it — or anything — except that he loves his family or his kids. I don't think I should judge how he lives his life based on his views, especially his religious views.”
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