Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker responded to Serena Williams' remarks at the 2024 ESPY Awards, where she criticized his controversial commencement speech that suggested women's greatest role is as homemakers. Williams, during the event, stated that everyone should support women's sports except Butker, a sentiment echoed by Venus Williams and Quinta Brunson. Butker acknowledged Serena as a great host but expressed disappointment that she used the platform to exclude those with differing opinions from supporting athletes. Butker's earlier comments at Benedictine College had sparked backlash for their conservative views on women's roles and criticism of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Public reaction to the exchange was mixed, with some supporting Serena and others defending Butker's right to his views.