Serena Williams Faces Mixed Reactions on Instagram Over Recent Milan Vacation Post

Serena Williams is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Italy. The former tennis champion recently shared a video clip of her trip to Milan on Instagram. In the video, Williams posed on a veranda with the iconic Milan Cathedral, Duomo di Milano, in the background. She looked stunning in a black dress featuring long sleeves and a thigh-high split, with her curly hair cascading down and a handbag completing her chic look.

“Just a tourist in Milan,” Williams captioned the post.

While many fans praised her beauty, some social media users focused on an alleged change in her skin tone, suggesting she appeared lighter. “Leave your skin alone,” one commenter wrote, adding a face with tears emoji. Another user remarked, “Who’s gonna tell her that she’s turning into a white lady?”

Others chimed in with similar sentiments, one stating, “Or a drag queen,” and another criticizing, “Always a hit n miss. Tomorrow, you’re gonna look like white chicks. Fire your team now!” A different commenter suggested changes in her face, saying, “You should’ve left your face alone, it was beautiful.”

In the midst of the backlash, Williams attended The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024, in New York City. Her appearance there, like her Instagram post, drew mixed reactions.

However, many fans came to Williams’ defense, praising her look and suggesting the changes were due to good skincare and less sun exposure since retiring from professional tennis. “I think it’s good skin care and the fact that she’s not in the sun playing as much!” one supporter wrote. Another fan added, “Stunning, Picture Perfect, Totally Awesome, I Like That.” A third said, “Looking great and happy, Serena.”

Her slimmer frame also caught the attention of admirers. “The slim down was real!! You look great!! Oh wait, you are great, GOAT!!” one fan exclaimed, while another simply stated, “I loooooove this look.”

Some fans expressed confusion over the negative comments. “Why do people come on her page to leave unkind remarks? What is the psychology of that?” one asked.

This isn’t the first time Williams’ Instagram posts have sparked controversy. Recently, she shared a video of herself undergoing a radio frequency treatment on her stomach. Williams explained that after having two children, she became conscious of her midsection and was grateful for friends who encouraged her to take time for self-care.

The post received a variety of reactions, with some followers showing support and others urging her to embrace her post-motherhood body. “I like this Serena; however, STOP touching, fixing, injecting your face,” one commenter advised.

Despite the mixed reactions, Williams continues to enjoy her time in Italy, sharing glimpses of her life and journey with her followers.