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Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Is Mistakenly Called Her 'Umbrella Holder' at Olympics Opening Ceremony

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian was mistakenly called her 'umbrella holder' during Eurosport's broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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. Along with the couple, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend (plus their two oldest children) all took in the spectacle near the Eiffel Tower. French judoka Teddy Riner and track and field sprinter Marie-José Pérec ultimately did the honors, lighting a hot-air balloon-inspired cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries.

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