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Serena Williams has addressed recent speculation about her appearance after a video of her went viral online. Fans noticed her skin tone appeared lighter in the footage, sparking rumors that the tennis legend had altered her skin.
On Instagram Live, Serena responded while doing her makeup routine, firmly stating, "I do not bleach my skin."
She explained the change in appearance was likely due to natural factors like lighting and the stage makeup she wore while volunteering backstage at her daughter Olympia’s school play.
"There’s a thing called sunlight, and in that sunlight, you get different colors," she said, brushing off the accusations.
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Serena also expressed pride in her identity, saying, "I am a dark Black woman, and I love who I am and how I look." While she made it clear she respects others’ personal choices, she emphasized that altering her skin tone isn’t something she’s interested in.