Chiefs Kicker Fires Back at Serena Williams

Harrison Butker has words for tennis great after she roasted him at ESPYs
By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 14, 2024 8:01 AM CDT
Chiefs Kicker Fires Back at Serena Williams
Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams make comments at the ESPY awards on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Well, Harrison Butker didn't tell Serena Williams to go back to the kitchen, but he did have a thing or two to say after the tennis great, sister Venus Williams, and actor Quinta Brunson called out his earlier comments on women's greatest role being that of a homemaker. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the Chiefs kicker said of Serena Williams' diss while serving as host of the ESPYs that "I thought Mrs. Williams was a great host and applaud her for using her platform to express her beliefs on a variety of topics." His disappointment came shortly:

  • "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 with from supporting fellow athletes."
(More Serena Williams stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X