Serena Williams' Instagram post from March 13, 2026. Instagram
Serena Williams is celebrating herself and inspiring others to do the same. On March 13, 2026, the tennis legend shared a series of photos on Instagram that show her soaking up the sunshine in an olive green one-piece swimsuit. Standing in her backyard, she completed the casual look with a pair of UGG slippers and a fuzzy pink cardigan, adding a personal and cozy touch.
A Message of Self-Acceptance
In the caption, Williams embraced her imperfections, sharing a heartfelt message: “I am not perfect….but I’m perfectly me. Take out time today to celebrate being perfectly you! 💋.” This message resonated with many of her followers, who filled the comments with supportive words. One user wrote, “Great post Serena, hope your feeling good 🫵🏼💪🏼🫶🏼👑,” while another added, “We love you Serena! Champion! Legacy! Bold! Trendsetter! Mother! 🔥🔥🔥🔥.” These positive responses reflect the admiration Williams continues to inspire in her fans.
Reflecting on Health and Weight Loss Journey
The post came just weeks after Williams spoke candidly about her health and recent weight loss. Earlier this year, she shared her experience with the GLP-1 medication Ro, which has helped her shed 34 pounds. Not only has the medication aided in weight loss, but it has also improved her health by lowering her cholesterol by 30%, significantly reducing her risk of heart disease by 70%.
Serena Williams Shares Post on Instagram on March 13, 2026. Instagram
In an interview, Williams expressed how the changes have made her feel “healthier,” “lighter,” and overall “great.” She explained that the weight loss has enhanced her life in many ways, allowing her to be more active and experience less joint pain. "I feel like something as simple as just getting down is a lot easier for me," she said. "I have a lot of energy and it's great. I just feel pretty good about it."
Balancing Health and Motherhood
Williams also shared that her new lifestyle changes, aided by the medication, have allowed her to live a healthier life and be more present for her daughters, Alexis Olympia, 8, and Adira River, 2. As a mother, she expressed how the medication has helped her “do more” and “be around” for her kids, adding that it’s been a positive change not only for her health but for her ability to be an active mother.
Breaking Stigmas Around Weight Loss Medication
Serena Williams has been open about her weight loss journey and her use of GLP-1 medication, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding such treatments. She acknowledged that the medication has been unfairly criticized but expressed a desire to break down the stigma by sharing her own experience. “I just wanted to naturally share my story and tell everyone that it's not a shortcut,” she explained. “It had such a stigma and I wanted to be a part of breaking that down.”
Williams also shared how her openness about the medication has impacted others. A random man approached her at a fair, telling her he started using GLP-1s because of her story. She said, “I love the impact it's making, not only with women but with men as well.”
