Butker made headlines for a controversial graduation speech in May.
Serena Williams speaks onstage during the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif. | Harrison Butker attends the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif.
Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson and Venus Williams speak onstage during the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif.Kansas City Chiefs player faces backlash for graduation speech criticizing working women, calling Pride a 'deadly sin' In his May 11 address to graduates at Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas, Butker touched on issues including birth control and abortion, and at one point described Pride Month as a "deadly sin."Perhaps the most headline-grabbing moment was when Butker told female graduates in attendance they'd been told "the most diabolical lies" about putting their career above their roles as mothers, wives and "homemaker.
"Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world," he said at the time.-- reacted to his speech, with both Mahomes and Kelce saying they disagreed with Butker's comments but respected him as a teammate.
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