Harrison Butker responded to Serena Williams' dig at him during the ESPY Awards for his controversial graduation speech, defending himself while praising the tennis legend. Williams, alongside her sister Venus and actress Quinta Brunson, made the comment aimed at Butker during the show. Butker was criticized for encouraging female graduates to embrace being a "homemaker" during a speech at Benedictine College. Despite facing backlash, Butker received support from Bill Maher, Whoopi Goldberg, and Patrick Mahomes. Williams' jab at Butker went viral and generated mixed reactions. Sales for Butker's Chiefs jersey surged following the controversy, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding his speech and the backlash he faced for his comments.