Serena Williams Agent Grilled Alexis Ohanian on First Date

Dating one of the best athletes ever is no walk in the park, Alexis Ohanian quickly found out after his first date with Serena Williams.

Their beginning wasn’t smooth sailing. The Reddit co-founder shared how Serena, her assistant, and her agent grilled him for hours during that initial dinner. They left no stone unturned, asking about kids and marital status without hesitation.

Serena herself confirmed this intense questioning. She remembered Jill, her agent, bluntly asking Alexis about his relationship status. His answer that he was single changed everything for her—he seemed genuine and not just another player.

Despite the grilling, something magical happened when Alexis talked about Iron Man and Marvel during dinner. For Serena, these topics were golden keys to her heart.

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Alexis didn’t just know a bit about Marvel; he was deeply passionate and knowledgeable about it. This wasn’t some casual fan talk—he had strong opinions and deep understanding of the lore.

From there on, their love story blossomed—they began dating in 2015, got engaged by December 2016, welcomed their first daughter Olympia on September 1st, 2017, married in November that year, and celebrated Adira’s arrival on August 15th, 2023.