Serena Williams has made headlines again — this time not for her tennis dominance, but for a photo that left Instagram buzzing.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, now 43 and a mother of two, stunned followers last week when she posted a mirror selfie wearing a sleek black skirt and crop top. Fans were quick to point out her noticeably slimmer figure, a transformation she has been openly sharing over the past year.
Williams has been on a personal mission to shed weight, even joking last summer about wanting to fit into a Valentino denim skirt from her pre-pregnancy days. Reports suggest she went from 188 pounds down to 154 by the end of 2024, thanks to a mix of professional nutrition guidance, workouts, and even using a glucose-monitoring device called Lingo.
While some praised her dedication and told her she looked fantastic, others reacted with concern, speculating about possible health issues or even suggesting she may have joined the growing list of celebrities using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. A few commenters admitted they barely recognized the tennis legend at all.
Still, loyal supporters defended her, reminding critics that Williams has faced public scrutiny about her body for her entire career.
For her part, the California native seems focused on long-term health. Speaking to USA Today last year, she emphasized that her current journey is about staying strong and being present for her daughters. “We’re all thinking about longevity,” she said. “For me, I want to create the best scenario I can for that.”
