Just because the media storm on Harrison Butker cooled off, the ESPYs made it rain over again.
The Kansas City Chiefs kicker drew controversy when he gave a graduation speech at Benedictine College that included encouraging feminine graduates to embrace being a “homemaker.” The be aware acquired tons of backlash, because it virtually grew to become a rallying cry that girls ought to pursue skilled alternatives and should not be afraid of doing so.
At the 2024 ESPYs on Thursday evening, tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, and actress Quinta Brunson, had been on stage in celebration of women’s sports, which have risen drastically in reputation.
“You can enjoy women’s sports, just like any other sport, because they are sports,” Venus quipped on the stage.
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Tennis famous person Serena Williams threw shade at Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker throughout the ESPYs on Thursdays while on stage to have fun women’s sports. (Getty Images)
But, while Venus was talking, her youthful sister appeared like she could not maintain again laughter.
“Except for you, Harrison Butker, we don’t need you,” Serena stated, with the kicker in attendance.
Added Brunson, “At all. Like, ever.”
The jab received a pleasing response from the group.
He additionally criticized the LGBTQ neighborhood and President Biden for his stance on abortion, while including, “Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for the degenerate cultural values and media all stem from pervasiveness of disorder.”
Butker remained unapologetic for his remarks throughout his graduation speech at Benedictine College, regardless of receiving a whole lot of backlash. (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Butker remained unapologetic for his speech when he made one other public look a few weeks later, saying it was “not people, but Jesus Christ who I’m trying to please.”
“If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it’s now,” Butker added, noting he had grow to be a “more polarizing” determine as a consequence of his loud beliefs.
Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up previous to Super Bowl LVIII in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. (Â Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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Butker’s jersey gross sales have since skyrocketed on NFL Shop, while many within the media stay break up in regards to the speech.
He performed in his third Super Bowl this 12 months with Kansas City, serving to the Chiefs win back-to-back titles in February.
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