Ohanian and Williams Advocate for Equal Pay in Sports

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have decided that their daughter Olympia will not pursue a professional sports career until she is compensated fairly for her efforts. During the ADWEEK Brandweek conference, Ohanian recounted a moment from 2019 when he envisioned Olympia playing for a national team, but Williams insisted on equal pay first, which spurred Ohanian to co-found the Angel City Football Club. This makes Olympia the youngest co-owner in professional sports history. The couple is vocal about the gender wage gap in sports, highlighting disparities between male and female athletes, particularly in the WNBA. Ohanian and Williams have two daughters, Olympia and Adira, and Ohanian shared cherished moments from a recent trip with Olympia, reflecting on her growth. Overall, their stance emphasizes the need for systemic change in sports compensation.