Coming off a US Open win, Naomi Osaka has won over the tennis world with her soft-spoken, humble attitude. Another thing to know: The 21-year-old from Japan loves the star of the upcoming "Creed 2," Michael B. Jordan, a fact that Ellen DeGeneres has mocked her for in the past.
Both of those facts were on full display during Osaka's appearance on "Ellen" last month.
Osaka turned 21 on Tuesday, and Ellen didn't miss an opportunity to harass the star.
Happy birthday, @Naomi_Osaka_. I got you a present. @michaelb4jordan pic.twitter.com/RVlX6Tmt5h
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 16, 2018
Osaka, naturally mortified by the audacity of the call-out, requested that Ellen please block her -- apparently not realizing that she can do it herself.
It's a good thing she didn't, because Jordan caught wind of Ellen's present to Osaka, and he had one for her too on Wednesday. It was a new picture, one that was a little less... Oily. There was also an invitation involved.
This one is better and more recent. LOL 😂 Happy Belated Bday Naomi. But seriously I want to invite you to the Creed 2 premiere as a bday present 🎁 pic.twitter.com/TS8vmSsRdM
— Michael B. Jordan (@michaelb4jordan) October 17, 2018
Osaka found some courage after that message (I mean, who wouldn't), and said she'd love to go to the premiere.
LOL what is going on 💀😂??? Thanks for the bday wishes, If you’re serious I would totally want to go 🤗🙏
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@Naomi_Osaka_) October 18, 2018
Ellen was quick to take the credit for Jordan's invite.
You’re welcome, Naomi.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 17, 2018
"Creed 2" premieres next month, and it should be awesome. Osaka, meanwhile, is enjoying some of the perks of winning a tennis major. The only question that remains is whether or not Jordan is going to come to the premiere with a shirt on.