Serena Williams says 'we don't need' Harrison Butker after NFL kicker's comments on women as 'homemakers'
Serena Williams made fun of NFL player Harrison Butker at a ceremony because he said women belong at home.
During the ESPY sporting awards ceremony, the famous tennis player talked about women's sports with her sister Venus Williams and comedian Quinta Brunson. She also criticized Butker, who was present at the event.
Speaking to the audience on Thursday evening, Venus expressed, "Feel free to appreciate women's athletics just like you would any other athletic competition, because they are all equally valid sports."
Serena then remarked, "With the exception of you, Harrison Butker," followed by saying "you're not necessary" before Brunson jokingly added, "Not needed. Like, never."
After sharing his views against abortion, describing Pride month as a "deadly sin", and criticizing lockdown measures implemented during the COVID pandemic, Butker addressed the graduates at Benedictine College in Kansas in May.
His comments about women in the workplace became very popular after he mentioned that they were being fed "unspeakable falsehoods" and implied that their main purpose in life would be as a "homemaker".
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The kicker who won the Super Bowl spoke out after the event, claiming that Serena was trying to create division using women's sports. Even though he wasn't shown on camera during the event, he still shared his thoughts on the situation.
He praised Mrs Williams for being a wonderful host and commended her for sharing her opinions on many different topics through her platform.
Sports are meant to bring people together, but at an event celebrating a diverse group of achievers, she used it as a chance to exclude those she doesn't agree with from supporting their fellow athletes.
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In a recent statement, Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, mentioned that the Chiefs kicker was expressing his own beliefs during the commencement address.
He informed People magazine: "His opinions do not align with those of the NFL as a whole. The NFL remains unwavering in our dedication to diversity, which ultimately improves our league."
Later on, Butker expressed that he stands by his speech and has no remorse. He spoke at the Courage Under Fire Gala in Nashville, Tennessee, stating that "it is evident now more than ever that the traditional Catholic beliefs are despised by many".
