Serena Williams criticized Garrison Batcher for his controversial statements
12 july 2024 в 16:13
Serena Williams did not hold back her feelings about Harrison Butker’s past controversial remarks. Leading the ESPY Awards ceremony this year on July 11, the 42-year-old former tennis player mercilessly mocked the 28-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player, highlighting women’s achievements in sports.
«So enjoy women’s sports just like any other sport, because it’s a sport», - she said, adding, «Except you, Harrison Butker. We don’t need you».
Although Harrison was present at the awards ceremony, cameras did not capture his reaction to Serena’s comment.
Two months ago, the footballer made headlines for his speech at the graduation ceremony at Benedictine College in Kansas. In his speech, Harrison spoke about women’s careers and reproductive rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and President Joe Biden’s policies.
«For those ladies present today, congratulations on your amazing achievement», - he said. «You should be proud of everything you have achieved up to this point in your young lives. I want to address you directly because I think it is you, women, who have faced the most devilish lies. How many of you sitting here now are ready to take that step and think about all the promotions and titles you will receive in your career? Some of you may become successful in the world, but I think most of you are most happy about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world».
The athlete stated that his wife, Isabelle Butker, «will say that her life truly began when she started living her calling as a wife and mother».
Harrison’s speech quickly went viral online, and many celebrities and his Chiefs teammates spoke out about his remarks. Additionally, social media users criticized him for his personal beliefs.
Several weeks after the graduation ceremony, Harrison defended his remarks, appearing at a gala event in Nashville, noting, «If it wasn’t clear that many hate eternal Catholic values, now it is»
«So enjoy women’s sports just like any other sport, because it’s a sport», - she said, adding, «Except you, Harrison Butker. We don’t need you».
Although Harrison was present at the awards ceremony, cameras did not capture his reaction to Serena’s comment.
Two months ago, the footballer made headlines for his speech at the graduation ceremony at Benedictine College in Kansas. In his speech, Harrison spoke about women’s careers and reproductive rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and President Joe Biden’s policies.
«For those ladies present today, congratulations on your amazing achievement», - he said. «You should be proud of everything you have achieved up to this point in your young lives. I want to address you directly because I think it is you, women, who have faced the most devilish lies. How many of you sitting here now are ready to take that step and think about all the promotions and titles you will receive in your career? Some of you may become successful in the world, but I think most of you are most happy about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world».
The athlete stated that his wife, Isabelle Butker, «will say that her life truly began when she started living her calling as a wife and mother».
Harrison’s speech quickly went viral online, and many celebrities and his Chiefs teammates spoke out about his remarks. Additionally, social media users criticized him for his personal beliefs.
Several weeks after the graduation ceremony, Harrison defended his remarks, appearing at a gala event in Nashville, noting, «If it wasn’t clear that many hate eternal Catholic values, now it is»
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