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Serena Williams' husband takes a jab at himself—Is this the kind of humor we need in sports?

Everyone deserves a husband like Alexis Ohanian. Be it cheering for his talented wife Serena Williams or happily making pancakes for daughter Olympia, there is hardly anything that this Reddit co-founder cannot do for his family. In tow for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony with his belle, Ohanian was mistaken for someone else by the media. However, keeping his sarcastic and funny personality on the go, Ohanian went along with the joke.

Ohanian recently shared a a picture of his wife and elder daughter Olympia taken by a media official, when the trio was looking in the same direction. However, recognizing him as Williams’ husband, the coverage called mistook Ohanian for his wife’s umbrella holder. “Olympia. Serena. Serena’s Personal Umbrella Holder. 😂 Let the games begin! I’ll be watching a lot of T&F to soak up @athlos inspiration,🥇” wrote Ohanian taking a funny jibe at the media. 

Williams, who donned a bodycon full-sleeve chiffon red gown, graced her presence on the red carpet. However, as soon as she entered the zone, Paris’ unexpected downfall started. Ohanian, being the caring husband, held the umbrella for his family. A Eurosport commentator mistook him as Williams’ umbrella holder. “She 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,” the commentator said.

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Ohanian was not mad over the comments and took a hilarious jibe at himself. In fact, during his interview with Access Hollywood at the event, Ohanian mentioned how he is still unknown to the media for his work. “More people know me for the pancakes I do than for creating Reddit, and you know what, I’m OK with that,” Ohanian said in that interview.

The Reddit co-founder’s revelations showcased how deeply he loves his wife and daughter. Despite having an estimated net worth of $106 million, Ohanian took the comments sportingly and showed that he loves pampering his family. Although it got off to a comedic start, Williams made her husband’s day by dropping an adorable compliment for him during the interview.

Serena Williams called Alexis Ohanian “greatest husband ever”

Williams attended the Paris Olympics opening ceremony as one of the torch bearers of the event. She attended a small interview with Access Hollywood’s Kit Hoover, where she mentioned Ohanian as “The greatest investor ever, the greatest Instagram husband ever, greatest husband ever.” If Williams is sharing this compliment, then Ohanian surely deserves it.

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The best Instagram husband compliment likely came about as Ohanian was previously spotted clicking pictures of his talented wifey so that she could post her experience on her social media and share it with her followers. Alexis Ohanian’s adorable social media post showcases a great example of how to be a good husband.

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Serena Williams' husband takes a jab at himself—Is this the kind of humor we need in sports?

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In addition of being a successful businessman, Ohanian’s dedication and grounded mentality make him one of the most likable celebrities on social media. Don’t you think Alexis Ohanian deserves a round of applause for his gentlemanly behavior?