When it comes to pretty much everything, Beyonce is one step ahead of the game.
Except for tennis, that is.
The hitmaker and husband Jay Z were notable attendees in Serena Williams’ private box at yesterday’s Wimbledon final. But when it came to cheering their long-term friend’s 22nd grand slam tournament victory, Bey was a little… err… delayed.
While family and friends leapt to their feet in excitement after Serena sealed the match against Germany’s Angelique Kerber at 7-5 6-3, the 34-year-old looked slightly befuddled at what was happening.
Given she’s one of the most successful musicians on the planet, a lack of tennis knowledge is more than acceptable.
It turns out Serena and Bey have been firm friends for a while now – the tennis pro even starred in the music video for “Sorry”, one of the hits from the controversial Lemonade album.
“I’ve known Bey for a long time,” Serena told WSJ Magazine of the experience last month. “I got really sore from dancing!”
Beyonce was one of many celebs in a star-studded crowd yesterday, with actresses Ellen Degeneres, Portia de Rossi, Natalie Portman, Rashida Jones and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams also delighting in Serena’s victory.
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Your headline for this article on FB is "Bey is all of us watching sport". Are you saying that women can't enjoy, be interested in, or know anything about sport? Big call. Perhaps I should hand back my AFL, Union, VFL and Melbourne Stars Memberships then?
Yeah you could do that.
Or you could just take it as a lighthearted hyperbolic headline and go on with your day. Up to you though.
Did they (Mamamia) change the headline "Bey is all of us watching sport" because I can't find that now? I totally agree with you Keyla about we women enjoying and understanding Sport! I love watching my 'Footy' and Tennis... and other sports.
I would normally agree with you, however the readers of this site are easily swayed with 'hyperbolic' headlines like this and respond accordingly. So Keyla makes a fair point.
Oh I agreed with the original title for this article. As I was watching the final with Tom Hiddleston the other night, he having left Swifty surrounded by fourteen year old girls, I had to turn to him to ask him what had happened.
Z: Did, did she just win?
T: Yes! Yes she did!
Z: I don't understand what that means.
T: It mean she overcame her opponent and is the winner of the game, the set, the match and the tournament.
Z: What are these words, 'Game, set, match and tournament?' Girls as blonde as me can't keep up with sport!
T: Why don't we watch 'The Avengers' instead? That's more your speed.
He might have got in a huff and left when I told him how hot I find Chris Hemsworth.