Serena Williams has candidly denied rumors of bleaching her skin tone and has addressed speculations sparked by a recent viral video featuring her.
Williams responded to the comments online about reports that she bleached her skin after she appeared in a video from her daughter’s school play. “And no, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin,” she said.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion revealed that the change in her skin tone was due to natural factors and makeup, stating that it had nothing to do with cosmetic alterations.
“There is a thing called sunlight, and in that sunlight, you get different colors,” Williams stated.
She also added that she had been wearing stage makeup after she volunteered backstage for the children’s performance.
Serena Williams dismissed the bleaching rumors and made it clear how confident and proud she is of her identity. “I am a dark Black woman, and I love who I am and love how I look,” she said.
Williams also clarified that she holds no judgment toward those who choose to make changes to their skin, but candidly said, “It ain’t for me.”
Serena Williams’ words come amid a wave of social media scrutiny, as some social media users have focused on her appearance rather than the moment she was celebrating with her daughter.
Williams has always been an advocate of self-love and confidence. She delivered her response with clarity.
Serena Williams has now put the bleaching rumors to rest and her focus clearly lies in spending more time with her family.
