Alexis Ohanian on Serena Williams’s Attempt to Deposit $1 Million Check at ATM

Alexis Ohanian was not surprised by wife Serena Williams’ recent million-dollar confession.

The 41-year-old Reddit co-founder spoke with ET’s Denny Directo on the 2024 ESPY Awards red carpet on Thursday, reacting to 42-year-old Williams’ recent Hot Ones revelation. She had shared that she once tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to deposit a $1 million check at a drive-through ATM.

Ohanian said he “already knew” the story but was “floored” by the situation.

“It was never about the money,” he said, reflecting on his wife’s remarkable tennis career. “She started this as a child, right? She went on this journey into professional sports so early, and the priority was always just being the best. So, even something we would all take for granted — like, of course you wouldn’t deposit a check that big — for her, that’s just a by-product of doing the job.”

He added, “God bless her.”

Ohanian noted that while he’s “been to a lot of ATMs” in his lifetime, he now prefers a simpler money management method.

“As soon as the tech got better, obviously I started [snapping] the photo with the app,” he said. “No one has time for an ATM anymore.”

Ohanian attended the event to support Williams as she hosted the ESPYs at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The couple was joined by their 6-year-old daughter, Olympia, while baby Adira, who turns 1 next month, was not in attendance.

“I’m a very proud papa,” Ohanian gushed about their eldest child. “Olympia’s almost seven, and this is a fun night to cheer on mama with me.”

Ohanian couldn’t help but rave about the mom-of-two’s star power.

“Look, it’s not the same as a grand slam final, but it’s close,” he joked about her hosting gig. “I think you know she is a star on the court, off the court, on stage, off the stage. I think she’s going to do great tonight.”

The 2024 ESPYS were hosted by Serena Williams and aired live Thursday, July 11, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Source: Entertainment Tonight, Newsbreak