Serena Williams, 42, Showcases ‘Not Picture Perfect’ Body While Holding 6-Month-Old Baby Daughter

Serena Williams' recent social media share highlights how she feels about her body after becoming a mother for the second time, and netizens were quick to weigh in on her appearance.

42-year-old Serena Williams got candid in the caption to her recent Instragram post depicting the tennis icon holding her 6-month-old daughter, Adira Ohanian, standing on the deck of a yacht.

Williams' caption delves into a personal reflection on body image, self-acceptance, and the transformative journey of motherhood. "Right now I love that my body is not picture perfect. I love that I smell like milk - that milk sustains @adiraohanian I love getting to know a new version of my body. It is a change, but it’s a change that has been well worth it," Williams writes.

The post garnered an outpouring of support, not just from her fans but also from fellow celebrities. Stylist Katie Sturino affirmed Williams' sentiment, commenting, "Serena-what if your body IS picture perfect?? You are smoking hot then and now!"

Kelly Rowland noted Wiliams' body looked amazing considering she had now given birth to two children, with Adira's arrival announced by her husband Alexis Ohanian in August 2023. Rowland went on to tell Williams that she and many others were proud of her and loved her.

Williams has been vocal about body positivity and self-confidence. In a post from August last year, she shared, "Being confident is not always easy. Not even for me! Especially taking pics and being pregnant! Sometimes people close to you will try to take your joy – but it's important to remember who you are and never be afraid to shine."

The tennis star has also said that while she may not be a size two, she is happy and comfortable in her body because she knows she is strong. Being strong makes her feel confident, despite it not being the beauty standard.