Serena Williams fires back at ‘haters’ after ‘ridiculous’ claim made about her

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Serena Williams responds to claims about skin bleaching, attributing her recent appearance to sunlight and stage makeup while emphasizing her pride in her identity.  Tennis icon Serena Williams has spoken out against rumors that she has altered her skin tone. The 23-time Grand Slam champion took to Instagram Live to dismiss the claims after a video from her daughter’s school play sparked online speculation.

Williams, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, didn’t hold back as she addressed the controversy, calling it “ridiculous” and asserting her pride in her natural beauty.

“I do not bleach my skin”

During her Instagram Live session, Williams shared her frustration with the accusations while applying makeup.  “And no, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin,” she declared. The video, which originally triggered the rumors, showed Williams backstage at her daughter Olympia’s school play. She explained that her altered appearance was due to sunlight and stage makeup, not any deliberate attempt to change her skin tone.

“There is a thing called sunlight, and in that sunlight, you get different colors,” she said. “I was also wearing stage makeup because I volunteered to help with the kids’ performance.”

 

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Proud of her identity

Williams didn’t stop at debunking the rumors. She took the opportunity to express her love and confidence in her identity as a dark-skinned Black woman.  “I am a dark Black woman, and I love who I am and love how I look,” she stated firmly, adding that while she respects people’s choices to alter their appearances, it’s not something she would ever consider.

Her candid response was met with support from fans and followers, many of whom praised her for shutting down the baseless claims and standing strong in her identity.

A role model on and off the court

Even after her retirement, Williams continues to be a role model and advocate for self-love and empowerment. Her response to this controversy further solidifies her status as a champion of confidence and authenticity.

As social media often magnifies scrutiny on public figures, Williams’ clapback serves as a reminder of the importance of embracing who you are and ignoring the noise.  For Serena, her legacy extends far beyond tennis proving once again why she’s one of the most influential figures in the world.

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