Serena and Venus Williams made an appearance at Kevin Hart’s Netflix Roast, held at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. The Williams sisters presented the comedian with a G.R.O.A.T ring during the event, which also featured humorous jabs from other celebrities.
Williams Sisters’ Gift and Quip
Venus declared their love for Hart, with Serena adding a tennis-themed joke: “as you know in tennis, love means nothing,” referencing their on-court battles. The sisters presented Hart with the G.R.O.A.T ring, calling it “the most coveted” and joking he could pawn it if he didn’t want it.
After the gift presentation, Serena told Hart to leave the podium, saying, “This is our moment,” before introducing Dwayne Johnson. The Williams sisters’ appearance added to the comedic atmosphere of the roast.
Brady and Hart Trade Barbs
Tom Brady also participated in the roast, making a personal jab at Hart regarding a 2017 cheating scandal. Hart responded by stating that his roast would be better than Brady’s, calling Brady a “b–.”
Brady had earlier made a joke about affairs in Las Vegas. “Oh, wait, I’m talking about affairs in Las Vegas. Was that off? Not supposed to talk about affairs in Vegas? I think I broke another rule. F– it. I talked about it,” Brady said.
Serena’s Retirement and Venus’s Return
- Serena Williams retired from tennis in 2022 and has not competed professionally since.
- Despite rumours of a potential comeback, Serena has remained retired.
- Venus Williams returned to tennis last year, participating in WTA Tour events and Slams in NYC and Melbourne.
- Venus has not achieved significant success in singles competition, despite receiving wild cards to various tournaments.
Serena’s appearance at the roast comes after her retirement from professional tennis in 2022, while Venus has been trying to find success since returning to the sport last year.