Ultimate ‘girl dad’ Alexis Ohanian, has wholeheartedly embraced fatherhood, from being papa pancake on Sundays to turning daddy caddy for Olympia’s golf sessions on the greens. But even superheroes can’t be everywhere at once. So yesterday at BottleRock, it was Olympia and mama Serena Williams who stole the spotlight, thriving on stage and soaking in the buzz. As Olympia basked in the limelight, Alexis wasn’t beside her; but rest assured, he beamed with pride from afar.
Yesterday, tennis legend Serena Williams and her daughter, Olympia, lit up the scene at ‘BottleRock Napa Valley’, the Bay Area’s most glamorous and star-studded music festival. Now in its 12th edition, the festival returned in full swing this Memorial Day weekend, transforming the Napa Valley Expo into a dazzling hub of sound, flavor, and celebrity energy. From May 23rd to 25th, over 80 musical acts are set to perform there, drawing an anticipated crowd of over 120,000 to bask in the rich atmosphere of California’s iconic Wine Country.
But BottleRock offers more than just music, it’s a culinary celebration too. The Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage took center stage with electrifying cooking demos, featuring celebrity chefs and stars like Trisha Yearwood. Yet, one of the most heartwarming highlights came when all eyes turned to 7-year-old Olympia. As Serena shared an update from the spotlight, dad Alexis Ohanian couldn’t resist chiming in with his signature enthusiasm.
A couple of hours ago, Serena Williams shared a delightful carousel of photos on Instagram, capturing precious moments from the 2025 BottleRock Festival. The highlight? The tennis icon and her daughter, Olympia, joined country music icon Trisha Yearwood to whip up some tacos. Sharing their cooking experience, the 43-year-old wrote, “How fun and how cute to share a stage with @olympiaohanian. She kinda stole the show tbh. I had an incredible time collaborating with @trishayearwood cooking up some delicious peach glazed chicken tacos what a memorable culinary adventure! Check out these pics!”
Shortly thereafter, her spouse, Alexis Ohanian, who had been sharing glimpses of a Kendrick Lamar concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on his Instagram account, re-shared the post to his IG story, adding his signature enthusiastic remark, “Having too much fun!” His enthusiastic response compensated for his physical absence as Olympia took center stage. But if you’re thinking that’s all, you’re dead wrong!
Serena also gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse via her X handle, posting a touching backstage moment where she and Olympia stood together just before their big appearance. In the snapshot, the former Olympic champion looked on as Olympia confidently faced the camera. She captioned it with a heartfelt message: “Forever in Olympia’s shadow. She killed it yesterday on stage at @BottleRockNapa.”
And while Alexis wasn’t physically at the event, he proved again how he’s never far from celebrating his daughter’s milestones. What other activities did Olympia undertake during the event?
Olympia’s BottleRock updates feature her favorite companion
Yesterday, Serena Williams took to her IG Stories to share the full, heartwarming journey of Olympia stepping into the spotlight at BottleRock Napa Valley. She began by posting a photo of the festival’s stage setup, with a table lined with ingredients and a buzzing crowd in the background, captioned, “about to be cooking something up…” setting the tone for the delightful moments to follow. A few stories later, Serena captured a truly special moment: Olympia being welcomed to the stage with a cheers of “Welcome Olympia,” as the crowd erupted in applause. Serena then posted the audience’s greeting, “Hello,” and tagged Olympia’s IG handle in the next story.
On stage, Olympia was the perfect sous chef alongside her mom and Trisha Yearwood, helping whip up a layered peach chicken nacho dish that received a “10 on 10” rating from the 7-year-old. In a lighthearted moment, Olympia raised her hand when Liam Mayclem asked the crowd who wanted a cocktail, only for Serena to gently pull it down.
But the highlight was when Olympia shared a sweet video compilation on her IG page, captioned, “I’m having fun with my mom and papa but my best time is with my sister.” The video featured clips of her on stage, playing drums with little sister Adira, cooking with her mom at the event, and even hitting a few balls on a mini court.
Proud dad Alexis Ohanian re-shared the video in his story and also posted a video of Adira playing drums with Olympia in the event later, captioning, “I be in my element. I don’t care how old they say I am being 1 and a half is underrated. Oh hi sis @olympiaohanian.” With both daughters stealing hearts, it’s clear the spotlight is more joyfully shared than ever, and Olympia is making every moment count!
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