Serena Williams hosted the 2024 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, showcasing her comedic talents by humorously roasting various celebrities, including Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Drake, and Travis Kelce. Williams' jokes about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who attended the event, addressed their tendency to draw attention, while she also made light of Harry receiving the Pat Tillman Award amid criticism. She took aim at Drake over his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, humorously performing a dance to Lamar's diss track. Additionally, Williams highlighted the rise of women's sports, took jabs at Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker for his controversial views on women, and made a poignant comment on the gender pay gap in sports. The event underscored Williams’ versatility and her close relationships with notable figures like Meghan Markle.