Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian discuss Serena's love for Lord of the Rings, their chance meeting leading to romance, and the potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as a store of value.
Serena Williams is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves Lord of the Rings and is a fan of the Marvel and DC comics universe, adding another layer to her persona as a sports icon.
Serena Williams commends Australia's strict quarantine protocols and praises their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of safety and the benefits of a safer new normal compared to the United States.
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Serena Williams talks about her love for being a nerd and her favorite TV shows
In a recent interview, Serena Williams discussed her love for being a nerd and shared some of her favorite TV shows. She revealed that she is a big fan of Lord of the Rings and grew up watching it. She also mentioned her fascination with comics, particularly the Marvel and DC universe. When asked about the popular show WandaVision, Serena admitted to being a binge-watcher and recently watched the series. The host also asked Serena about her favorite character from Lord of the Rings, to which she replied that it's hard not to love Sam because of his incredible friendship. Serena's love for nerdy interests adds another layer to her already impressive persona as a sports icon.
Serena Williams discusses the quarantine protocol in Australia
During the interview, Serena Williams discussed the strict quarantine protocols in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She mentioned that Australia has had zero cases of COVID-19 recently, which she finds unbelievable. Serena explained that when players and individuals arrive in Australia, they have to quarantine in a hotel room for 14 days. Although it can be challenging, especially with a three-year-old daughter, Serena emphasized that it is worth it to ensure everyone's safety. She praised Australia's handling of the pandemic, which allows for a safer new normal compared to the situation in the United States.
Serena Williams talks about her perspective on trophies and material possessions
In the interview, Serena Williams discussed her perspective on trophies and material possessions. When asked about where she keeps her 23 Grand Slam trophies, Serena revealed that she keeps them in various places, including her house and her coach's place in France. She humorously mentioned that a few trophies might have gone missing during a house party. Serena also shared that the players receive a replica of the trophy and not the real one. She expressed her detachment from material possessions, stating that she is not really attached to things and has a saying that you can't take them when you leave. Serena's perspective highlights her focus on the experiences and achievements rather than the physical tokens of success.
Serena Williams, joining us from quarantine in Melbourne where she was preparing for the Australian Open, is a certified nerd who isn't afraid to trade opinions about "Lord of the Rings" with little-known Tolkien enthusiast, Stephen Colbert (Originally aired January 25th, 2021). And Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tells the 'meet cute' story he and wife Serena Williams share, explaining how it all started in a café in Rome (Originally aired May 7th, 2018).