'Her Muscle Mass Was Reduced': Fans React as Blonde Serena Williams Attends Fanatics Super Bowl Party in New Orleans

The 23-time Grand Slam champion carried herself with elegance, offering a glimpse into her fashion icon side at the star-studded event.

Serena Williams’ appearance at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party in New Orleans on February 8, sparked a wave of reactions online. Fans couldn’t help but notice her changing appearance, from her hair to her muscle tone, with some even speculating that she might be pregnant.

The tennis legend flaunted an elegant blonde hair and wore a gorgeous pinstriped Alexander McQueen minidress and matching blazer. She paired her stunning look with red heels and minimal jewelry.

A short clip of Williams walking into the party surfaced online, drawing fans’ attention to her changing appearance. The video simply read, "Her ✨aura✨," and was captioned, "Serena Williams doesn't even have to try to be ✨that girl ✨."

One fan didn't feel like there was anything special about her presence, writing, "What she's just walking that's aura." Another fan who felt that Williams was trying too hard, asked, "She must think she does or why has she elected to change her face so much?" while another added, "That girl messed up her face."

Amid the discussions about her appearance, others pointed out the changes in her physique, "Her muscle mass was reduced when she stopped playing tennis and taking," while another remarked, "Her hair grew longer." A user who couldn't stand the hype Williams was getting simply shared, "🙄."

Some fans, however, were simply in awe of her presence, as one admirer commented with a heartfelt emoji, "❤️." Another smitten fan gushed, "She looks good. Money talks." Serena Williams' love for fashion has been evident since her tennis playing days. She has carried the same style even after retirement.

After the Fanatics Super Bowl Party, Williams also caused a stir at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on February, 9. Kendrick Lamar, the showrunner who is known for his deep ties to Compton, California, closed out his set with a surprise appearance by Williams, who earned mixed reactions.

Williams took the stage while Lamar performed his song "Not Like Us," a track widely recognized for its role in his ongoing feud with Canadian rapper Drake. As the music played, Williams was seen dancing, including a signature c-walk, which instantly grabbed the attention of viewers and social media users.

The moment sparked widespread reactions online, with many commenting on Williams' presence and dance moves.

On X, one user wrote, "Also, Serena Williams is so disrespectful." Another added, "Serena Williams [sic] crip walking was the ultimate act of disrespect." A different user reacted by saying, "Serena Williams crip walking during not like us is insane [sic]."

Some saw it as a major occurrence, with one describing it as "The highlight of the performance." However, others criticized the moment. A user stated, "Leaving your one year old daughter at home, to come and hate on your ex from a decade ago [sic]," while another simply called it, "Cringe and embarrassing in my opinion."

Reactions on Instagram were also divided. On Williams' appearance, one fan praised, "She looked immaculate!" Meanwhile, someone else called it the "Best part of the show! Lol."

Following the viral moment, Williams took to social media to respond to the buzz surrounding her dance moves. In a lighthearted post on X, she shared a video joking, "Man I did not crip walk like that at Wimbledon, I would've been fined." Her post was accompanied by the caption, "Super Bowl halftime show babyyyyyyyyy [sic]."

Williams' comment referenced a similar moment from her past. During the London 2012 Olympics, she danced briefly on Wimbledon's grass court after defeating Maria Sharapova in the gold medal match. At the time, her celebration sparked criticism, with some arguing that the move was inappropriate for such a setting.

The dance in question, known as the crip-walk or C-walk, has deep cultural roots. Originating in Los Angeles in the 1980s, it was initially used as a symbolic form of communication among members of the Crips, one of the city's most well-known gangs. Over time, it evolved and was later popularized in hip-hop culture, eventually becoming a widely recognized dance style by the late 1990s.