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Serena Williams, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
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Serena Williams, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Stealing the show, Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia made an adorable splash at the ESPYs. While the 23-time Grand Slam champion took on the role of host, there was a moment that left her daughter stunned. However, it was not the moment when Williams came on the stage, but when the ‘Little Mermaid’ star graced the ESPY stage with Olympia fangirling over her, leaving Alexis Ohanian to share the moment with his fans.
Olympia was utterly shocked to see Halle Bailey, the Little Mermaid actress, presenting at the ceremony, as Alexis Ohanian revealed in a cute clip from the ESPYs. Olympia, a huge lover of the actress, was in complete amazement as she saw her preferred mermaid materialize in front of her eyes.
The American entrepreneur took the opportunity to share his experience on his X page. He stated, “There we were, front row of the @ESPYs, and @OlympiaOhanian was floored when she saw The Little Mermaid come out to present.”
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There we were, front row of the @ESPYs, and @OlympiaOhanian was floored when she saw The Little Mermaid come out to present. https://t.co/3BahDYPE8E
— Alexis Ohanian 🇦🇲 (@alexisohanian) July 12, 2024
Along with that, he shared the Halle Bailey post, where she showed off her outfit for the event. The caption read, “First time presenting at espys! was so fun.” On the other hand, Olympia, last year, was treated to a wonderful surprise a few weeks after they announced the news of their growing family.
It was none other than the Halle Bailey Princess Ariel doll from the impending live-action “The Little Mermaid” remake was the special gift her parents gave her at supper. As she understood the gift, Williams’ daughter was so happy that she lost control of her excitement and started bouncing up and down and screaming happily, and since then, her father has shared her love for the little mermaid.
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Not only is Olympia a huge Little Mermaid fan, but there have been moments when her father, Alexis Ohanian, has referred to her as the same. Last year, when Olympia expressed her desire for a Princess Ariel doll, it became clear that her wish was something Alexis simply couldn’t ignore. His fatherly love shone through as he embraced her passion, making every effort to fulfill her dreams and nurture her interests.
Serena Williams’ husband Ohanian can’t say no to his ‘Little Mermaid’
The co-founder of Reddit shared a touching moment he had with his daughter on Instagram last year. Olympia, the six-year-old daughter of Serena Williams, had expressed her desire to go swimming, and Alexis was unable to refuse. He wrote, “I’ll never turn down a swim with @olympiaohanian, my little mermaid,” capturing the essence of their special bond.
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He also shared a gorgeous selfie with his fans from their enjoyable day together while they were swimming. In the caption, Alexis greeted Olympia with warmth, referring to her as a “mermaid” and jokingly speculating that she would become a proficient swimmer in the future.
What are your thoughts on the adorable moment from the Little Mermaid fangirl? Do let us know in the comment section below.
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Serena Williams steals the spotlight again, but isn't Olympia's 'Little Mermaid' moment just as magical?