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Serena Williams unveiled an impressive photo of her surfing on a beach as a damed, consequently sharing an extremely happy and fun moment with her sister Venus Williams during the most recent wedding celebrations. The post of the tennis icon was the reason behind the outpouring of congratulations and good wishes aimed at the newlyweds, but it also instigated the talk about Serena’s current look. The public dialogues showed that the people are not done yet with the Williams sisters’ lives which have already moved on from the tennis court.
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Currently, the different direction of media attention shines for Serena Williams. The 23-time Grand Slam champion recently was the sister Venus’ bridesmaid and shared some party moments with her fans. A breathtaking beach picture was included in her post, and she further described a good bridesmaid as one who involves herself in the beautiful side of being pretty while also engaging in frolicking activities. The world’s most famous sporting family, which is also the most human, exuberated pure happiness.
The response was incredibly quick and almost entirely positive. Many did not hesitate to share their congratulations with the entire Williams family. ‘You are the most beautiful and I hope you had a good time, and, besides, congratulations to Venus and her husband,’ one person said, echoing the general sentiment. ‘So gorgeous. Congratulations to the whole Williams family on the official new addition,’ another one commented. The wedding was celebrated in a somewhat quiet manner—the welcoming of the new persona, with a few comments even praising Serena for her unwavering support throughout. ‘You are such a good sister to be the bridesmaid for your sister, and you always come for your family,’ one person remarked.
After she uploaded a picture, it became obvious that tension was brewing between wedding-themed chats and discussions about Serena’s appearance. Her metamorphosis since her retirement from professional tennis has been a constant discussion topic and such a post was a product of her transformation. A multitude of comments was directed towards her perceived weight loss. The sentiments expressed varied from criticism to worry and this resulted in a rather heated debate beneath the post that was intended to be one of celebration.
‘What happened to the stunning shape and figure that captivated us on the tennis courts?’ one commentator asked, airing a grievance which was shared by many others who were missing the former strong and athletic frame. Someone else couldn’t keep it in and just said, ‘You are too skinny, you look like a dope fein now.’ This provoked some defensive reactions from those who believed the criticism was out of place. ‘Hope this is your real account, Serena… how can an iconic personality become almost unrecognizable!?’ one user speculated, while others just wanted to let her know that they appreciated her new look. ‘You look so beautiful, Serena,’ said another one.
In the midst of the debate over her appearance, the timeless Serena Williams appreciation sprang up. Many people took it as a chance to speak about her iconic career and the quality of her enduring power to draw the crowds. ‘No matter if on court or at the beach….Eternally elegant,’ one admirer said, making a lovely reference to her past reign and the present one. Another one, with a touch of humor and nostalgia, stated: ‘Her calves turned Wimbledon courts into her runway of power.’
Some comments took completely opposite directions, as it usually happens with online comments. One person, while making an indirect but pointed suggestion wrote: ‘take SOME of your millions and build one high rise – $80,000 per unit for less fortunate people.’ Another just gave a simple and funny compliment: ‘You… look… STUNNING, bitch! Ha, looks like you guys had fun.’
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To put it simply, the post brought to mind the unusual but interesting role of the Williams sisters in the cultural field. They will never be divorced from their record-breaking athletic triumphs, but equally their personal lives, fashion choices, and family events keep garnering vast public interest. Serena’s picture of her fun side at the beach was not just a wedding photo, but a glimpse into a family that the audience adores and a source of the debate, the intense often expanding dialogue that she seems to never escape. Life after tennis for Serena Williams is still very much in the public eye, and every moment shared is as if it were dissected, debated, and celebrated at the same time. This discussion of her appearance has drawn comparisons to Jameela Jamil‘s recent comments on the topic.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
