Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Challenges Stephen A. Smith on Super Bowl Remarks
In a recent exchange, Alexis Ohanian confronted Stephen A. Smith on comments made about the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The event, which featured Serena Williams, had sparked remarks from Smith suggesting hypothetical divorce advice directed at Ohanian.
Ohanian Responds to Smith’s Super Bowl Comments
During an appearance on “First Take” on October 9, Ohanian addressed Smith’s earlier remarks, asking, “Stephen A. Smith, I think you had some marriage advice for me?” The exchange followed Smith’s Super Bowl commentary from February, focusing on Williams’ performance.
Smith Clarifies His Remarks
Smith, participating virtually, responded by clarifying his intent. “I didn’t,” Smith asserted, referencing media headlines that misrepresented his words. “We can get into that another time,” he mentioned, distancing himself from the notion of giving marriage advice.
Ohanian Stays in his Lane
Ohanian, who married Serena in 2017, countered Smith’s earlier comments by pointing out his approach to advice. “You hadn’t been married before, right?” he noted, emphasizing his focus on what he knows best—advising founders based on his experience building billion-dollar companies.
- Serena Williams featured in February’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Stephen A. Smith commented on the performance implying divorce advice.
- Alexis Ohanian addressed these comments on October 9’s “First Take”.
- Smith clarified that his statements were misunderstood and were not meant as direct advice.
The light-hearted back-and-forth reiterated the importance of focusing on areas of personal expertise and not straying beyond one’s experience. This engaging conversation between Ohanian and Smith showcased their mutual respect and willingness to amicably address media narratives.
