Alexis Ohanian has multiple titles — Serena Williams‘ husband, Olympia and Adira’s dad, founder of Reddit. And now he can add a new one: Serena Williams’ “umbrella holder”!
As the couple, along with Olympia, 6, walked along the red carpet at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ohanian dutifully stood behind his wife carrying an umbrella to protect Williams from the pouring rain.
As he walked behind her, a commentator for Eurosport deemed Ohanian her “umbrella holder,” not realizing he was Williams’ husband.
“She [Serena] looks absolutely incredible. She’s got someone just behind us holding an umbrella,” commentator Laura Woods said.
“Those are the levels you aspire to. To have an actual umbrella holder behind you.