‘I Was That Weird Alien..’- Ditching Star Wars and Star Trek, Serena Williams’ ‘Weird’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Admits to Geeking Out on a Forgotten Hollywood Classic

After 44 years, its legacy endures as a masterpiece, drawing fans like Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams. Join us as we explore its timeless allure.

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Alexis Ohanian recalls the time when he was ‘that weird Alien fanboy

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Upon its release, 'Alien' faced tough competition from well-established sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. Most sci-fi fans at the time rated those higher, leaving Alexis Ohanian feeling like an outcast among his friends.

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In Ohanian’s tweet, he shared another tweet that took a look back at some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the movie.

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He wrote, “One of my favorites”. Ohanian also went on to write, “Aliens was my favorite of the Aliens universe, but while my friends were geeking out over Star Wars + Star Trek – I was that weird Alien fanboy.”

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Ohanian’s love for movies transcends science fiction

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With his fascination for science and technology, it comes as no surprise that Ohanian developed a love for sci-fi. However, as he continued to mature, his cinematic interests expanded beyond the realms of science fiction.

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‘I Was That Weird Alien..’- Ditching Star Wars and Star Trek, Serena Williams’ ‘Weird’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Admits to Geeking Out on a Forgotten Hollywood Classic

27th, May 2023

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After 44 years, its legacy endures as a masterpiece, drawing fans like Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams. Join us as we explore its timeless allure.

In 1979, 'Alien' emerged as a groundbreaking sci-fi horror film, captivating audiences worldwide.

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Alexis Ohanian recalls the time when he was ‘that weird Alien fanboy

Upon its release, 'Alien' faced tough competition from well-established sci-fi franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. Most sci-fi fans at the time rated those higher, leaving Alexis Ohanian feeling like an outcast among his friends.

Alien' Battles Established Sci-Fi Giants

In Ohanian’s tweet, he shared another tweet that took a look back at some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the movie.

He wrote, “One of my favorites”. Ohanian also went on to write, “Aliens was my favorite of the Aliens universe, but while my friends were geeking out over Star Wars + Star Trek – I was that weird Alien fanboy.”

Ohanian’s love for movies transcends science fiction

With his fascination for science and technology, it comes as no surprise that Ohanian developed a love for sci-fi. However, as he continued to mature, his cinematic interests expanded beyond the realms of science fiction.

From Sci-Fi to Cinematic Exploration

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I know sleep is extremely important to help the body heal.

Serena Williams

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