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Born on April 24, 1983, in Brooklyn, New York, Alexis Ohanian's background is as diverse as his career. His mother is of German descent, while his father hails from an Armenian family that escaped the Armenian genocide. Ohanian often reflects on how his family's history has influenced his perspective on life. After growing up in Maryland, he attended the University of Virginia, where he met Steve Huffman. Together, they launched Reddit in 2005, a platform that quickly gained traction and was sold to Condé Nast a year later. Ohanian remained integral to Reddit's development, later returning to lead the company before shifting his focus to investments and other ventures.
The couple's love story began in May 2015 at the Rome Cavalieri hotel, where both were staying for different reasons—Williams for the Italian Open and Ohanian for a media conference. Their paths crossed serendipitously when Ohanian sat at a nearby table by the hotel pool, sparking an unexpected conversation. This encounter led Williams to invite him to watch her play and later meet her in Paris during the French Open, marking the start of their whirlwind romance.
By December 2016, Ohanian proposed at the same hotel where they first met, and the couple tied the knot on November 16, 2017, in New Orleans, shortly after welcoming their first child. Their first daughter, Alexis
The family expanded with the arrival of their second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, on August 15, 2023. Williams has expressed how motherhood has profoundly changed her outlook on life, marking it as one of her most significant experiences. While little Adira continues to bring joy to the family, Olympia has developed interests in music, dance, golf, and soccer. Throughout their journey, Williams and Ohanian have remained dedicated to nurturing their family and supporting each other in their respective careers.
