"Serena Williams’ New Look: From Wimbledon Champion to Botox Battle Royale!"
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Serena Williams’ latest beauty choices have left fans scratching their heads more than an intense tennis match. The retired tennis legend shared a clip from her “Hot Ones” interview on Instagram, sparking debates over whether her transformation involved more than just a new makeup routine.
In the video, Williams recounts the origins of her infamous on-court grunts, but viewers were more focused on her face than her backhand. One curious fan asked, “What did she do to her face?” while another noted, “Her face looks very different,” as if Serena had swapped her racket for a magical wand.
Critics quickly volleyed accusations of fillers and Botox into the comment section. One eagle-eyed observer claimed, “Her face is barely moving,” suggesting Williams might have overdone it with the Botox. Another disappointed fan expressed confusion with, “Love you, Serena, but what’s with your lips?” Defenders of Williams were quick to jump in, rallying like it was the final set at Wimbledon.
One supporter argued, “It’s obvious whoever did her makeup tried outlining outside her lip line, but it’s not working for her. Her lips are already full. She doesn’t need to Kylie them up.” Another pointed out, “She literally just has makeup on… you people are miserable.” A third hit back at critics with a scathing serve, “Y’all have turned a video about her sport and her craftsmanship into a Botox witch-hunt. The mental gymnastics to justify criticizing an athlete’s body is actually impressive. Your misogynoir is showing.”
But the debates didn’t stop at Botox and fillers. Some fans turned their attention to the complexion of Williams’ skin. “D—n, she’s really going overboard with the skin bleaching,” one commented. Another chimed in, “I swear she used to be black,” as if they were reminiscing about a tennis match from decades ago.
Serena, who has been accused of skin bleaching on and off for years, once posted a photo in 2021 that went viral for all the wrong reasons. The image showed her face several shades lighter than usual, sparking a flurry of comments. The photo was quickly deleted, but the debate rages on like a never-ending tie-breaker.
As the internet continues its relentless scrutiny, many remain unconvinced that Williams hasn’t opted for a more Hollywood-esque look with lighter skin and popular beauty fixes to maintain her youthful appearance. In the meantime, Serena Williams keeps serving up surprises, both on and off the court.