Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. (known as Olympia), the very adorable daughter of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, turns 5 years old today and we’re celebrating this exciting milestone in style! This little lady is a mainstay on her mom’s Instagram grid, making a name for herself as a fashionista, athlete, and dancing queen to boot.
The duo have been known to wear stylish matching outfits on a regular basis, cheer each other on, engage in the occasional lightsaber fight, have some fun nighttime parties and so, so much more.
“I don’t know if I’m a good mom, and I don’t know if my method works, but I’m very hands-on with my daughter, and it was the same with our parents,” Williams said in a 2022 interview with INSIDER.
If the photos and videos are any indication, this athlete is absolutely nailing her parenting methods. We’re counting down some of the best mother-daughter moments between Williams and Olympia … so prepare to feel all the feelings when you see this tennis star and her mini-me together. Happy birthday, Olympia!
Their super cute bedtime “shenanigans”
Serena and Olympia Williams have an adorable bedtime routine. In a carousel of mirror selfies, we see that their “nighttime shenanigans” include matching jammies, jumping around, stretching, and finding their zen.
Olympia being her mom’s sweetest little supporter
Olympia is always there for her mom, both on and off the court. In an Instagram post, Williams shared photos from her “treatment” (possibly some kind of massage). While mama lies on the table, her mini-me squeezes in for cuddles.
“Whenever I get treatment @olympiaohanian wants to be there too. So cute 💞.”
All the times they’ve twinned
Serena Williams and Olympia are the ultimate fashionistas and everytime they twin, we’re seeing double!
The duo have worn so many adorable matching outfits — from neon pink turtleneck dresses for an Instagram photoshoot to t-shirts and pink skirts as they showed off their dance moves.
And then there was that time that they both rocked the same Nike workout clothes, fashioned after Williams’s 2021 Australian Open look. “Next?” the tennis star captioned the fierce photo.
That time they played tennis together
We will never get over this video of Williams and Olympia playing tennis. Let’s just say a tiny pro is officially born.
“Sometimes it be ya own mini!” Williams captioned the footage. Oh yeah, and they were wearing matching outfits to boot because, natch.
In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Williams explained that she hired a private instructer for her mini tennis player. The athletic world better watch out.
Their sweet playdates
Williams and Olympia’s playdates are filled with so much love and imagination. In July, the tennis star shared a video of herself carrying a baby doll and her daughter dressed in a Snow White costume.
“Olympia, we having fun with our babies?” Williams asked her little one.
“Uh huh,” Olympia responded.
“You wanna keep playing with our babies?” Williams inquired.
“Yeah!”
“Okay,” Williams said. “What adventure are we gonna do next?”
Be still our hearts.
Olympia consistently being Williams’s #1 fan
Olympia loves to show her mom support when she takes to the court. She’s frequently spotted cheering on Williams from the stands and snuggling up with her mom after the match is over.
When Williams took part in this Wimbledon Championships this past July, her daughter came along with her and got in on all the excitement. “@olympiaohanian loves her afternoon tea and cheering for mama. #PinkiesUp 🫖,” Williams wrote alongside snapshots of their international journey.
When they were the ultimate “Star Wars” fans
Why yes, Williams and Olympia did have a lightsaber fight. The clip, which was posted to Instagram in January, shows the mother-daughter duo going head-to-head with their colorful, flashing weapons of choice. “Single camera one shot battle Royal with @olympiaohanian,” Williams captioned the footage.
Spoiler alert: Olympia won this battle (!) and the whole thing is ridiculously adorable.
That time they had a “date night”
Mother-daughter snuggle evenings for the win! Williams shared a snapshot of Olympia cozying into her as the two enjoyed a dinner out together.
“NY Date nights @olympiaohanian,” the athlete wrote alongside the cute photo. We’re so here for the 5-year-old tucked inside her mom’s comfy lime green sweater.
The ultimate dance partners
Bedtime is so much more fun in the Williams-Ohanian household. The tennis star shared a video of herself dancing with Olympia in matching pajamas as they got ready for some shut-eye. A dance party > any other nighttime ritual.
“Time to turn in, and turn up with my bestie 💁🏾♀️🙇🏽♀️,” Williams wrote alongside the clip.
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