
Iconic tennis star Serena Williams ends 2024 on a high note as she celebrates her success after achieving a major health milestone by fitting into a coveted Valentino skirt after giving birth to her second child.
- Jan 1, 2025
AceShowbiz - If you thought Serena Williams' tennis accomplishments were impressive, wait till you hear about her latest personal victory. The iconic tennis star has wrapped up 2024 by achieving a major milestone in her health journey, proving that she's unstoppable both on and off the court.
Since early January, Serena, 43, has been candidly sharing her postpartum weight-loss journey with her followers on social media. Following the birth of her second daughter, Adira River, in August 2023, Serena set a specific and relatable goal: to fit into a designer Valentino denim skirt she had purchased during her pregnancy.
Documenting her progress on Instagram, Serena revealed her ups and downs, providing fans with an authentic look at her journey. Early in the year, she expressed her ambitions in a video saying, "I got this Valentino skirt when I was pregnant, and I was like, I'm going to be able to fit this when I don't have a belly.' " Her efforts paid off gradually, as she shared updates, despite sometimes struggling to zip it up.
The climax of this journey came on December 30 when the WYN Beauty founder posted a video showing that she had finally accomplished her goal. "I have an audience today for this big moment of will it or will it not fit," she began, referring to her entourage of supportive friends.
With a mix of suspense and excitement, she announced, "It just fits. An ounce more, it wouldn't." Serena's joy was palpable as she bent down, playfully checking the fit, and concluded, "I need to give myself credit."
In addition to flaunting her slimmed-down figure, Serena Williams has also been open about the broader implications of her fitness journey. "Athletes and musicians, I feel like sometimes we think that we're untouchable and that's just not true," she shared with PEOPLE. "I literally don't think of myself any different than anyone else. And I love to try to post relatable content."
Through her transparency, Serena has inspired many, promoting body positivity and the importance of self-love.
But Serena's goals don't end with the New Year. After partnering with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor from Abbott, she revealed a new fitness challenge for 2025: running a half-marathon. "It's just like I have to do something competitive. I miss tennis like crazy," she confessed.
Balancing motherhood with her pursuit of health, she continues to motivate her fans with her resilience and dedication.