Alexis Ohanian Reveals His & Serena Williams' No. 1 Rule for Daughters
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Alexis Ohanian wants his kids to ace their future endeavors.
The Reddit CEO revealed the only rule he and wife Serena Williams have for their daughters Olympia, 9, and Adira, 3, when it comes to picking their careers.
"The one rule in the house is we don't care what you want to do when you grow up, as long as you do your best at it," Ohanian told USA Sports at the premiere event celebrating his new track and field league, Athlos, Sept. 18, adding that he'd also like them to pursue "something useful."
As for whether either of his little ones have shown interest in a specific field yet? Ohanian said Olympia has her sights set on one chic job in particular, noting, "Fashion designer is the number one career path that she's circling around."
However, after watching his eldest interview several athletes at the international debut of Athlos—which features an athlete-ownership model spearheaded by Sha’Carri, Gabby Thomas and Tara Davis-Woodhall—the 43-year-old joked that she might be open to exploring other avenues as well.
"Watch out," Ohanian quipped. "She's coming for journalism. She's gonna go be great."
But no matter what career Olympia goes after, the businessman feels confident that his investment in women's sports teams, as well as Williams' legendary status as a tennis player, will show her that no dream is too big for her.
"Having a mom like hers has got to be a surreal feeling because she is so great and means so much to so many people," he explained. "But I also feel like in the businesses I'm building, in the teams that I'm building, and the work that I'm doing around women's sports, I really want to treat this like any other business I'm investing in."
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And Ohanian also hopes his unqiue approach to platforming women's sports will inspire more than just his own daughters and other girls across the globe.
As he put it, "I do think for every little girl that gets inspired by any of these women athletes, there's also more than likely another little boy."
Ohanian added, "It's actually those little boys who will get to grow up with this as a sense of normalcy that will actually really start to move things forward, and I love to see it, and I think we'll all be better off for it."
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For more of Ohanian and Williams' cutest moments with their family, keep reading.
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Family Time
While celebrating seven years of marriage in November 2024, Serena thanked her husband for making every day special—including making an "average November day a costume party and making it special."
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Parents' Night Out
The couple proved they enjoy lowkey date nights just as much as their extravagant trips in a sweet glimpse into a night out in September 2024.
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Growing Family
Serena and Alexis welcomed their second baby girl, Adira, in August 2023.
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Farm Day
Months before expanding their brood, Serena shared a sweet glimpse into some quality family time, writing on Instagram in Sept. 2022, "Family day on the farm."
Italian Surprise
In July 2018, the tennis champion wanted Italian food for dinner so her husband flew her to Venice, Italy. Talk about a dream date!
Family Time
The adorable couple enjoyed a day out with their little one in summer 2018.
Picture Perfect Paris
In May 2018, Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams jetted off to Paris to visit the zoo where they had their first date—with an extremely adorable plus one, Olympia, who was born eight months prior.
London Calling
The power couple looked stunning as they celebrated the marriage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in England in May 2018.
Regal Romance
Even though the duo was in England to celebrate the newly dubbed Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their gorgeous ensembles at the wedding and the reception had us thinking they were the royal couple for the night!
Selexis Day
Every year the couple has a special day called Selexis day where it's all about them. In April 2018, Williams gave insight to their tradition, which—that year—was her turn to plan. She had her husband go on a scavenger hunt that ended at a venue with his childhood friends, a live band and karaoke. Oh, and they recreated their wedding cake and ate it together since they never had a piece at their actual wedding. Pretty fun, right?
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Red Carpet Ready
The happy couple stole the show as they stepped out for the premiere of Williams' HBO documentary series Being Serena in April 2018.
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Team USA
In addition to cheering on his wife at as many of her tennis matches as possible, Ohanian takes in a ton of sporting events with Williams. Together they are all about Team USA, and it makes us love them even more.
Spartan Squad
When Williams isn't playing tennis she is participating in Spartan races with her closest friends and family, which of course includes her husband.
All Dolled Up
These two definitely clean up well and are always up for a fundraising gala.
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I Do
In November 2017, Williams and Ohanian tied the knot in New Orleans and it was pure magic. The couple looked so happy throughout the night and we're still not over the Olympic athlete's gorgeous wedding gown.
French Connection
In May 2017, the lovebirds took a trip to France. While there they took their romance up a notch while taking in all of the breathtaking sunsets.
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Met Gala Glam
Williams looked gorgeous as she stepped out at the 2017 Met Gala and showed off her baby bump for the first time alongside her then-fiancé Ohanian.
Prince Charming
Get yourself a man who will carry you for no reason on a beach!
Ride or Die
In February 2017, the Reddit co-founder posted this sweet shot dedicated to "My #WCW, every day," and we seriously can't get enough of these two together.
Bear-y Cute
Early on in their romance the duo sported matching bear costumes at a party and it was bear-y cute...get it?
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