Hollywood’s major award ceremonies are always accompanied by a string of parties happening before and after the main event. Similarly ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards, Beverly Hills witnessed an enchanting pre-Grammy gala hosted by legendary music executive Clive Davis. Making the 2024 gala bigger and better, Serena Williams attended the event.
Gearing up in sensational fashion, Serena Williams stole the show in her elegant black dress. Not just that, while attending the party, the tennis champion was also responsible for performing an opening act – introducing the Grammy-winning rock band Green Day. This apparently left her breathless and flustered. Guess why?
Serena Williams Attended Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala
Just like every year, even in 2024, Hollywood witnessed a glamorous party on the night of February 3, ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards held on Sunday, February 4. Hosted by legendary music executive Clive Davis, the pre-Grammy gala took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Filled with several renowned stars, the party also witnessed stunning attendance from the world tennis champion Serena Williams. Appearing at Clive Davis’ party ahead of the Grammys, Williams broke the glass ceiling with her iconic looks, as she donned an elegant little black dress.
But while her looks left the party gasping for breath, Serena Williams herself was left flustered by a rock band. According to APNews, the world tennis champion faced intense social pressure when she was asked to perform an opening act. Well, her overwhelming task was not about opening the party, but rather introducing a Grammy-winning rock band.
Grammy-Winning Green Day Brought Serena Williams to Her Knees
Attending Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy gala, as Serena Williams was asked to host an introducing act, the tennis champion was left breathless. Well, the reason behind her thumping heart wasn’t social pressure, but instead her favorite Grammy-winning rock band Green Day. Yes, Williams was asked to introduce her favorite rock band during the event.
Taking the spotlight, as Serena Williams began the night with the rare sight of introducing Green Day, the tennis champion let out the fangirl in her. Alongside her genuine enthusiasm, Williams also expressed anxiousness and an overwhelmed look, as she performed the introducing act.
“I’m a little nervous… I can’t breathe. I’m usually really good at this.” Williams shared.
It seems the renowned rock band brought the world tennis champion Serena Williams to her knees, at the 2024 pre-Grammy gala. Despite her global fame and success, Williams let out the little child in her, as she took on the task of introducing Green Day. Eventually, enthusiasm for music fueled the night, and the concluding performance by Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder stole the show.