'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 exuded elegance, offering a glimpse of her fashion-icon status 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, fashioning blonde hair, wore a gorgeous pinstriped Alexander McQueen minidress and matching blazer to the occasion held at The Sugar Mill in downtown New Orleans. 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 words "Her ✨aura✨," were superimposed on the clip which was captioned, "Serena Williams doesn't even have to try to be ✨that girl ✨."

Reactions to the clip poured in, with one writing, "What she's just walking that's aura [sic]." Another fan asked, "She must think she does or why has she elected to change her face so much? [sic}" while someone added, "That girl messed up her face."

Among discussions about her look, one pointed out a change in Williams' physique, "Her muscle mass was reduced when she stopped playing tennis and taking." Another remarked, "Her hair grew longer," while one user simply shared, "🙄."

On the other hand, fans also showed admiration with a heart emoji or comments like, "She looks good. Money talks." Serena Williams' love for fashion has been evident since her days playing tennis, so it's no surprise that her latest fashion moment at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party didn't go unnoticed.

The following day, Williams also caused a stir at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. Kendrick Lamar, the showrunner 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 on February 9 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. One fan praised, "She looked immaculate!" and someone called her performance 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.