During the 2024 ESPY Awards, tennis star Serena Williams, alongside her sister Venus Williams and actress Quinta Brunson, took a jab at Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his controversial commencement speech that criticized women's roles, sparking mixed reactions. The Williams sisters and Brunson made unprovoked remarks about Butker, stating, 'We don't need you,' during a segment on women's sports, garnering applause and criticism on social media. Butker's speech at Benedictine College in May, advocating traditional gender roles and criticizing career-focused women, faced backlash but also found support from some, like actress Patricia Heaton. The incident highlighted differing views on gender roles and sparked discussions about free speech and public expression in sports and society.