‘We’ve Crippled the Confidence of Men Like Joe’- Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Opens Up About Calling Out Joe Lonsdale for His Remarks Against Paternity Leaves

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian is one of the biggest advocates of paternity leaves. The 39-year-old stepped up as a father and husband and kept his family as a priority over work when his wife and newborn needed him the most. Serena went through complicated childbirth and needed care. While Ohanian was there for her, many have to miss out.

Understanding their situation, Ohanian has raised his voice for an equal opportunity for fathers to attend to their newborns. However, a few people disagree with him. One such person was the Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. He said that the men who take family leaves are losers.

Ohanian publically criticized Lonsdale for his remarks. Recently in an interview, he spoke about the same.

Why did Ohanian openly criticize Lonsdale?

Lonsdale’s comments were exactly the contrast to Ohanian’s views. Here’s what the 39-year-old said about calling him out.

“As a society, we’ve crippled the confidence of men like Joe. Part of the reason I’ve been advocating as loudly as I have is because I want other men to have the confidence to take that time. For folks who want to have outsized impacts on the world, it is about understanding the whys. Why do the things you do? Why go to work? For many people, myself included, it is the legacy you’re leaving behind for the little human you’ve produced,” he said.

Further, he explained how being successful doesn’t mean running away from the responsibilities of fatherhood.

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“I’ve gotten to know some really successful men over the years, and eventually, this topic comes up. And not a single one of them has ever said, gosh, I wish I spent less time with my kids,” he added.

When will Serena Williams play again?

After a disappointing first-round exit from the Wimbledon Championships, it looked like the end of the road for Williams. However, the 40-year-old hasn’t given up yet and plans to go better prepared for the upcoming US Open.

Serena has signed up for two tournaments before the US Open. She will take part in the National Bank Open and later in the Cincinnati Masters to strengthen her chances in the last Grand Slam of the year.

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Serena has 23 Grand Slam titles to her name and she will be eagerly looking to equal the record for most Grand Slam titles (24). Can Serena win the US Open this year? Let us know in the comments.