Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian dubs himself daughter Olympia's 'personal umbrella holder' at Paris Olympics to keep commentary joke going

Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams' husband and co-founder of Reddit, has made a humorous new post at the Paris Olympics. During the opening ceremony on the 26th of July, a Eurosport commentator mistakenly called Alexis Ohanian "umbrella holder" as he shielded his wife and daughter from the rain while they walked the red carpet. As said by the commentator:

"[Serena] looks absolutely incredible. She’s got someone just behind us holding an umbrella. Those are the levels you aspire to, to have an actual umbrella holder behind you."

Social media quickly picked up on this mix-up, eventually resulting in Ohanian himself posting on his X (formerly Twittter) account to handle the situation playfully. The 41-year-old tech entrepreneur took the incident in stride as he posted a photo of himself with Serena and his daughter Olympia, captioning it:

"I'm also Olympia's personal umbrella holder."

Alexis Ohanian is very active on social media, often posting pictures with Williams and his daughter. This showcases his softer side to the public where he is a dedicated family man and doesn't mind poking fun at himself.

This lighthearted response resonated with Serena Williams' fanbase, who appreciated Ohanian's humor. Serena played a significant role at the opening ceremony as she helped light the Olympic cauldron during the torch relay. Despite the rain, she participated in the ceremony with other big names like Rafael Nadal and Carl Lewis.

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Alexis Ohanian cherishes his role as a father and looks forward to his daughters growing up

Alexis Ohanian with his daughter (Image via Getty)

Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, recently celebrated their daughter Olympia's sixth birthday. With both of them being public figures, Ohanian is often heard sharing his personal and professional life with the media. Recently, he admitted to feeling anxious about his daughter growing up.

He accepted he already has many activities he cherishes with his daughters, including cooking, playing video games, and having mani-pedis. He often shares details about fatherhood's joys on his podcast "Business Dad." Reflecting on Olympia's birthday, he expressed his concern about the future, saying:

"Now I feel like a great dad. That makes me feel good. But when you think about where this goes from here, there's a chart."

He further expressed the chart, showcasing the fleeting time spent with his children, which only plummets once they turn 18. Despite his professional commitments, Ohanian consciously tries to be present in his household for his wife and kids. He advocates for paternity leave and highlights the importance of the father being present during this child's formative years.