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Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Confronts Stephen A. Smith Over Super Bowl Comments

Alexis Ohanian challenged Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take over Smith's February criticism of Serena Williams' Super Bowl dance, defending his wife's performance and marriage.

  • Last week, Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams, confronted Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take over comments about Williams' Super Bowl cameo.
  • Months ago, Stephen A. Smith criticized Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Show cameo, saying, "If I'm married and my wife is going to join trolling her ex, go back to his ass."
  • Alexis Ohanian praised his wife's performance and reposted a clip calling it a Super Bowl highlight, then challenged Stephen A. Smith on First Take, asking if he had 'marriage advice' for him.
  • Stephen A. Smith later addressed the exchange on The Stephen A. Smith Show, saying he wasn't qualified to give marriage advice and insisted he meant no disrespect or escalation.
  • Amid broader debate, Alexis Ohanian's on-air defense reinforced his supportive-partner reputation and promoted his Athos track & field event, while critics like Stephen Jackson accused Stephen A. Smith of bias.
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IBTimes broke the news in United States on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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