Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Aces Role as Her "Personal Umbrella Holder"

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian got served with a new title at the 2024 Paris Olympics—and his response to it is a grand slam.

During Eurosport's live TV coverage of the Opening Ceremony July 26, co-host Laura Woods commented that the tennis star arrived with an "umbrella holder," referring to her spouse, who held one up for his wife to shield her from the rain as they walked the red carpet with their daughter Olympia, 6.

"Olympia. Serena. Serena's Personal Umbrella Holder," the Reddit co-founder later captioned an Instagram pic of himself with his wife and daughter at the Opening Ceremony, adding a laughing face emoji. "Let the games begin!"

Laura had made her comment after complimenting Serena's style—a red, ruched midi bodycon dress paired with brown pointed pumps.

"She looks absolutely incredible," the TV presenter said. "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."

On July 27, Alexis, 41, shared a photo of himself holding the umbrella on the Opening Ceremony red carpet while walking beside Olympia, writing on X, "I'm also Olympia's personal umbrella holder."

And the jokes kept coming.

One user wrote, "You look like a secret service agent." Alexis replied, "That is my mindset in public with these girls."

Another person joked to the businessman, who also shares with Serena daughter Adira, 11 months, "You do realise this is forever, right?" to which the tech entrepreneur responded, "Yes."

Serena, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, played a special part in the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

She, fellow tennis star Rafael Nadal, American track and field icon Carl Lewis and legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, all rode a boat together on the River Seine to help bring the Olympic torch to its destination—a cauldron by the Louvre. The container was later lit and suspected on a hot-air balloon.

While no one was spotted on umbrella duty at that time, although Serena appeared unbothered by the rain.

"We're completely soaked," the 42-year-old said in a selfie video recorded on the boat and shared on Instagram. "Super excited I decided not to wear the white dress. But it's fun! I'll never forget this!"

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The actor had a front-row view to the parade along the Seine during the Opening Ceremony. 

The High School Musical alum also checked out Van Gogh's self-portrait at Musée d’Orsay alongside pal Caleb Davidge and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky during his trip to Paris.

The musician made her concert comeback at the Opening Ceremony, performing "Hymne A L'Amour" at the Eiffel Tower.

The iconic athletes helped carry the Olympic torch as they made their way down the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening ceremony.

"Do you know when you dream of meeting Tom Cruise," Hoda captioned the photo from the Opening Ceremony, "and then it finally happens." 

All of you will love this adorable photo of the family of four.

We can't breakaway from the singer's dazzling look for the Olympics.

Yes, your instinct is correct: The Traitors host was seen flashing a peace sign while at an event prior to the Olympics.

The Bear star heated up the Prelude to the Olympics event with a suave look.

The filmmaker showed up in smooth fashion while out in Paris.

The actress secured her spot on the red carpet while out at a fashion-forward event.

Her name is Lashana. Lashana Lynch: The No Time to Die star made an apppearance worth dying for.

The WNBA star made a winning appearance while out in the City of Lights.

The fashion designer made sure to stun in his signature red.

The Knocked Up director was front and center for a Parisian party.

The Inside Man director did the right thing by stepping out for a night in Paris.

The couple flashed a few grins while posing together at a party.

The comedian was all smiles while sporting a stylish two-piece brown suit.

The Olympian's outfit for her daytime outing earns her 10s across the board.

Call her French: The podcaster stunned in a brown full-length dress while out in Paris.

The couple made a royally stylish appearance ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.

The musical duo looked Wickedly wonderful in green and pink outfits as an homage to their characters—Elphaba and Glinda—in the upcoming musical adaptation. 

The music mogul participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Torch Relay on July 26. 

The Anything Goes podcast host arrived at the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony July 26 shortly after sharing an Olympics 2024 themed ad for Chamberlain Coffee on Instagram. 

The Public Enemy alum took the time to speak at the Team USA Water Polo press conference.

The singer arrived in Paris, France ahead of her performance at the July 26 Opening Ceremony.

She was born this way—sending a kiss to fans while prepping for her Opening Ceremony performance.

The Euphoria actress fueled up before the Games, showing off her Eiffel Tower view on Instagram July 25.

The Frida actress helped kick off the festivities at the Paris Olympics torch relay in Versailles.

The House of the Dragon actor participated in the Paris Olympics torch relay by carrying the flame in Versailles, France, on July 23.

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics daily on NBC and Peacock until the summer games end with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

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