Serena Williams has surprised her fans with a noticeably slimmer figure, sparking a wave of online speculation about whether she’s using the weight-loss drug Ozempic.
The 43-year-old tennis icon, who retired in 2022, has been sharing glimpses of her postpartum fitness journey on social media. In recent posts, she showed off her toned arms in a black tank top while traveling on a private jet, and appeared leaner than ever in a video where she danced in a black tennis dress paired with neon shorts.
Many fans couldn’t help but comment on her transformation. Some suggested she might be using Ozempic, with one writing, “Ozempic anyone?” while another pointed out, “She looks more in shape now than when she was competing.” Others were more supportive, praising her fit look with comments like, “Snatched,” “Slim & trim looking great,” and “Looking beyond fit, lady S.” A few expressed concern, with one follower asking, “My Queen, are you ok? You look very skinny.”
Serena has been candid about her efforts to get back in shape after welcoming her second child, daughter Adira, in August 2023 with husband Alexis Ohanian. She previously documented her attempts to fit into a Valentino denim skirt she bought while pregnant, joking that despite working out often, progress was slow. “I’ve been working my [peach emoji] off, but the needle’s not moving,” she admitted in May, before laughing off her frustration.
Her honesty has earned praise, with actress Octavia Spencer and fans alike applauding her for showing that even elite athletes face challenges bouncing back after childbirth.
Williams, who also shares six-year-old Olympia with Ohanian, retired from professional tennis two years ago after a legendary career that saw her win 23 Grand Slam singles titles—just one short of Margaret Court’s all-time record. She is still celebrated as one of the greatest players in history, having dominated women’s tennis for more than two decades.
