"Beautiful" - Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian moved by Ke Huy Quan's emotional speech at Oscars 2023
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian was deeply moved by the poignant speech delivered by American-Vietnamese actor Ke Huy Quan at the 2023 Oscars.
Ke Huy Quan took the stage to accept the supporting actor award for his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. This momentous occasion marks Quan as the second Asian actor to ever receive this coveted award.
During his acceptance speech, Quan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Academy, as well as his beloved mother, brother, and wife, for their unwavering support throughout the years.
"Thank you so much to the Academy for this honor of a lifetime. Thank you to my mom for the sacrifices she made to get me here. Thank you to my brother David, who calls me every day just to remind me to take good care of myself. I love you, brother ... I owe everything to the love of my life, my wife Echo, who month after month, year after year for 20 years, told me that one day my time will come," he said.
Alexis Ohanian was deeply moved by the emotional and powerful speech delivered by Ke Huy Quan. On Monday, he took to his social media to praise the actor.
"Beautiful," Ohanian wrote on his Instagram story.
Serena Williams receives special tribute from West Ham United star Michail Antonio
English football star Michail Antonio, who currently plays for West Ham United FC, paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary tennis player Serena Williams on the occasion of International Women's Day. The entire team, including Antonio, commemorated this special day by donning bespoke training kits, but it was Antonio's thoughtful gesture that stood out.
Fifteen players from the east London Premier League team celebrated International Women's Day by wearing training kits that paid tribute to their mothers. The kits featured either "Mum," "Mama," or their mother's names on the back. However, Antonio wore a jersey that read "Serena Williams" on the back, along with his kit number.
Antonio, the all-time leading goal scorer for West Ham United in the Premier League, expressed his deep admiration for Williams.
"It was great to show our support for International Women’s Day. I could have chosen several inspirational women, but in the end, I picked Serena Williams as the name on my shirt for training," Antonio said.
Antonio elaborated on Williams' impact on him, emphasizing the skill and fortitude of the 23-time Grand Slam winner. Her influence has been profound, inspiring countless athletes to believe in themselves and strive for greatness.
"Serena was arguably the greatest tennis player of her generation, and really showed what you can do if you put your mind to something and believe in yourself. Her achievements speak for themselves really. She is such a talented individual," Antonio stated.
To mark International Women’s Day, West Ham's men's first team have paid tribute to the inspirational women in their lives by wearing training tops with their respective names on the back.
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