Serena Williams has been turning heads with her recent slimmed-down appearance, prompting fans to speculate about her postpartum weight-loss journey. The 43-year-old tennis legend, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, has been sharing glimpses of her toned and svelte physique on social media, leaving followers in awe of her transformation.
Serena shared a photo of herself aboard a private jet, wearing a black tank top that accentuated her lean arms. The mom-of-two looked radiant and confident, sparking a wave of admiration from fans.
Earlier in the week, she posted a video of herself dancing in a black tennis dress paired with neon green shorts. Her noticeably slimmer frame and defined cheekbones quickly became the focus of comments from her followers.
“Ozempic anyone?” one fan commented, referencing the popular weight-loss drug often linked to celebrity transformations. Another chimed in, “As a full-time athlete didn’t lose weight or get lean somehow she’s retired and she looks more in shape than she was when she played. Can somebody say Ozempic?”
Other comments were more focused on her radiant appearance: “Ok, cheekbones!!!” one person wrote, with another adding, “U lost weight, sis, you look good.”
“Snatched,” another wrote, summing up the sentiment.
Despite the Ozempic speculation, many fans were quick to commend Serena for looking both strong and healthy. “She looks great. Slightly thinner but still very toned,” one follower noted, appreciating her balanced transformation.
Serena has been open about her post-pregnancy fitness journey, keeping her followers updated as she navigates motherhood and wellness. While she has not directly addressed the latest round of speculation, she recently denied claims of bleaching her skin, further emphasizing her commitment to staying true to herself.
How Serena handled postpartum hormones
While she planned ahead for the birth of her second child, you can't plan for the postpartum hormones. The mom of Olympia and Adira shared details of the terrifying childbirth experience. “You never know when it can happen,” she explained. “It could be a month; it could be a week. It could take a year for things to settle down a lot." As for what helped, she said, "It’s really just keeping a positive environment and giving yourself grace and understanding.”
The tennis pro, who is married to Alexis Ohanian, had an emergency C-section after her firstborn’s heart rate dropped during contractions. Thankfully, Olympia was safe, but Serena nearly died after complications.
The experience left Serena on bed rest for six weeks. A few years later, when she learned that she was expecting Adira, born in August 2023, she took matters into her own hands with her childbirth. "This time I went in with a plan. I like to say I put my best effort out there, and this was no different," she said. "I literally thought about it as a Grand Slam: How can I succeed?”