What happens when royalty meets tech moguls? The ESPYs have the answer! As Serena Williams debuted as a host at the event, a proud Alexis Ohanian also became the center of attention. Especially after his priceless expression toward Prince Harry, sparking laughter and conversation!

“It’s really busy, and it’s really fun to be Serena right now. I love it,” declared Serena Williams before the event. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, renowned for her historic feats on the court, continues to make waves off-court. With 12 ESPY wins, the 42-year-old now adds hosting to her impressive list of achievements as only the fourth female to do so.

Well, hosting such a grand event isn’t simple, even for Serena Williams. Despite her nearly two-decade familiarity with the ESPYs, Williams admitted, “I don’t know. Oh my God, I’m definitely nervous.” Yet, as always in pivotal moments, husband Alexis Ohanian, is there to support Williams.

And now, the moment has arrived! Serena Williams dazzles as host, with cameras frequently capturing Ohanian’s proud expression, notably when he exchanged glances with Prince Harry in the front row, fully engrossed in Williams’ words. His smile and raised eyebrows conveyed a moment of undeniable pride, ensuring Harry’s full attention on Serena, humorous highlight fans can’t get enough of!

Fans react to Alexis Ohanian’s reaction to Prince Harry

“All right. On my way to ESPYs. See you on the carpet,” Ohanian posted on his Instagram before the event. True to his word, clips from the show surfaced on social media showing Alexis Ohanian enthusiastically cheering for Williams, nodding in agreement with everything his wife said. Fans, witnessing these moments, couldn’t contain their excitement. One fan on X commented, “Alexis Ohanian is a real one. He has no problem letting his wife shine.”

Additionally, Serena Williams’ close friendship with Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is well-known. Their bond began with a shared love for the Super Bowl in 2010, where they met and developed a sisterly connection. Reflecting on this, a fan remarked, “Oh you mean Alexis Ohanian? Our Brother-in-law on Meghan’s side of the family. He’s the best! ❤️ Love that the ESPY’S sat him behind the Sussexes.” 

Furthermore, Alexis Ohanian is steadfast in his support for Williams, acknowledging her “greatness” and “hard work.” Discovering a love for tennis while watching her play in 2015, Ohanian stated, “I will always try to show my wife how much I appreciate and support her.” Hinting at this, one fan wrote, “He’s a total hype man. I’ve watched too many tennis matches to know that. 😂.”

Quoting Oprah, Serena Williams expressed, “Alexis doesn’t dim my light. He puts me in the light even if I don’t want to be. Now I feel like I can shine really brightly and still do everything that I want to do.” One fan summed it up beautifully, writing, “He’s a good one 🥰.”

What comes to mind while watching this picture-perfect romance between the duo? “Just wonderful,” right? Another fan on X also agrees as he wrote the same! However, Ohanian humbly admits he’s “far from perfect.” Nevertheless, he fully appreciates his wife’s “consistent performance” in tennis and her “amazing” work ethic.

Reflecting on Prince Harry’s impactful speech on the evolution and impact of sports, especially this year, a fan commented, “That was very powerful thank you Prince Harry🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜.” “We’re celebrating ten years of witnessing life-changing impact and healing through sport,” Harry said during the speech and we all agree to it! After all, among many others, it has also let us witness the prowess of Serena Williams in tennis!

And as these stars continue to support each other, fans are eagerly waiting to see more glimpses of the event!