Serena Williams gets ready for Olivier Rousteing's Balmain show in Paris | Vogue France

Just hours before the Balmain Fall/Winter 2024-2025 fashion show, Vogue France caught up with the champion, Serena Williams during the frenzy that is Paris Fashion Week. For the athlete who holds the most titles in the history of women’s tennis, clothing has always been more than a means of expression, and represents a vehicle for advocacy in her sport. The legend and center court favorite has now retired, and today she willingly stays on the sidelines of fashion shows in order to support the designers. Serena Williams, who was close to the late Virgil Abloh, and is a great admirer and friend of Olivier Rousteing, highlights the importance of diversity and equal opportunities, both at the top of sports leaderboards and at the helm of fashion houses. In an interview featuring a few words in French, the athlete tells us about her love for France, which is very much mutual. France loves her right back!
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[@mothernaturesapothecary]

Fire the makeup “artist”. That makeup is too light and obviously overdone. Serena is too beautiful and regal looking to have her looks diminished by bad makeup.

[@marieperpetuemoncoeur2954]

Exactly....not her shade, and the lips look horrible. She's giving drag queen

[@katpeterson7895]

I think it's face fillers and lip injections but she doesn't need either of those

[@bronz7053]

She signed off on it, especially with the cost of the artist. So she wants to look "illuminated" apparently

[@rachael1247]

Her makeup team NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!! OMG

[@user-vk4po6rm7m]

100% agreed!

[@lisaa2104]

I love how she s been repeatedly honest of the struggle to let go of the sport. I was only an amateur dancer and cried for 3 years when I stopped at 19yo, I cannot believe what’s like when you’ve been a champ!

[@chikensaregood9500]

Its the same with anything you do, i was in the military for 4 years and i still feel guilty for leaving even though im doing great. It just becomes a part of you

[@lisaa2104]

@@chikensaregood9500 Makes sense! I find it even more with activities that combine highly physical and mental effort, as they become so absorbing. I’ve never had that with an intellectual desk job :)

[@laceylives]

Love Serena, her personality is infectious and she’s crazy talented. I do think she had a lot of work done to her face and not all of it works for her. I look at older pictures of her from the early-mid 2000s and she was stunning 🥲

[@Nubianette]

I think it’s mostly the makeup application. The beat is too heavy!

[@zeenkosis]

Her lips I don’t know 😢

[@laceylives]

@@Nubianette I agree with this too, the beat is doing a little too much and maybe in the wrong shade? Idk, she has a Black makeup artist and I expect better for my good sis. But also the contours of her face changed to look kind of overfilled and I’m not sure that’s due to aging. Serena always had really beautiful angles to her face that I don’t see anymore.

[@Nubianette]

@@laceylives I think she’s using very expensive, European makeup. It’s not for us. I’ve tried it. They’re missing neutral with a pinch of warmth. She’s bathing in the glamour of more is more, and ultra glam. She can more than afford it. I’m sure it feels wonderful to have that feminine attention as an ultra athlete. She’s also in her early 40’s, had 2 babies, and would want the pampering. She deserves all of that! But, she needs a big sis (me! I’m 57) to just make a suggestion or 2. Then, I’d shut my mouth. She is Serena after all. Hehe!

[@Nubianette]

@@zeenkosis might have been very fresh filler. Hopefully, it’ll dissolve well. Her “tweakments” were probably a bit too fresh. Then, the overly done makeup. But, she loves a heavy beat. I just realized, she doesn’t need me in her ear. She needs Jackie Aina!

[@tonganqueenb5517]

She doesn't need that much conturing when bone structure is already perfect.

[@GG-gm5cq]

Exactly! You can't perfect perfection. Serena is a work of art and doesn't need much. I wish that the people who apply her makeup were required to appreciate her beauty before they apply makeup. Got my girl looking ashy. I hate that!

[@daisyvono]

I don’t know what she did to her face it’s not good 😳

[@Rune8119]

She was better before the surgery…. She now look like an Atlanta housewife.

[@nicholo1]

missing the GOATs natural look before all the injections :/

[@jilesnstyle]

What injections? 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@missvida6251]

@@jilesnstyleher lips, her cheeks, Botox. Are you blind?

[@moe_ramz]

@@jilesnstylelip injections

[@jilesnstyle]

@@moe_ramz BYE

[@MrTwonetwone]

@@jilesnstyleshe scary looking

[@ursula8390]

I'm so disappointed. I hate that they messed with her self esteem, for her to mess with her face like that.

[@missvida6251]

It’s called self esteem. Blame her for messing with her own face

[@roibarreh43]

So it is always another one fault right ?

[@kristine8338]

Everything but her natural looks…

[@BloodLeopard-rm8wg]

Looks like a Transsexual

[@Joyful_Smiles]

She's gorgeous 🥰! Her hair was perfect. But why cover her in so much highlighter and then the extra dark mascara? I know they just met but couldn't the artist see she was putting on too much. Serenea has amazing features and doesn't need triple heavy makeup.

[@SScott-nr9vl]

Not a very good makeup artist All that mascara around her eyes instead of opening up her eyes made her eyes look very small and she had way too much highlighter on and concealer and she looked kind of grey. She should travel with her own makeup artist

[@runnerphile1997]

I love this hair color on her, perfect shade

[@mojinxx]

Charming. I love getting a peak into Serena’s personality. Those press conferences at tennis tournaments were tough. This was sweet. Thanks Vogue France.

[@fernfernisfernie]

Is it me, or did they lighten her face with all that concealer and highlighter? 😢ladies, please embrace your colour.

[@Nubianette]

It’s to bring light 💡 to the face. The application is excessive. I get offended when women who are a similar color to me have the wrong makeup on.

[@ruthwells3990]

Whoever does her makeup needs a new job!!!! The coloring is for someone of different complexion.

[@jilesnstyle]

It's for the runway. Please stop. 🙄🙄🙄

[@missvida6251]

so many people claimed Beyoncé lightened her skin when they saw the photos of her in that silver dress. She’s light skinned! The fact that y’all can’t even admit Serena who is clearly like 5 shades lighter all over her body didn’t, this is why i or most people don’t f with y’all. So disingenuous, phony and will selectively ignore certain things to make unambiguous dsbw get a pass.

[@missvida6251]

@@Nubianetteshe lightened her skin.

[@greenmika]

I think she likes her make up this way. Just an observation. Lately a lot of her pictures look just like this look, no matter the make up artist… but I could be wrong 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@alicialynnette9889]

You right it's a preference in how someone wants to wear their makeup

[@liz.j6822]

I love Serena but she needs a new glam team, her makeup is off and the hair is a no

[@freta08]

Me too I don’t like the makeup

[@ItsmeA717]

I loved it, this is an upgrade from the makeup she used to wear

[@its_arif]

Why did I think this was Nene Leaks at first? Is it the highlighter on her face?

[@biaotoch]

her hair 😻😻

[@niaaavatar]

Love serena

[@niaaavatar]

Less make up

[@queencoins9913]

Beautiful thx Queen

[@Nubianette]

When you have strong, beautiful features, less is more when it comes to makeup. Her idea of makeup makes me sad. Woman, you have nothing to hide!

[@styleinthecity]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@lajuanda]

Serena is gorgeous ❤

[@ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs]

We're so excited to hear from you 😊👍🥰

[@eveningstar8581]

She looks beautiful

[@MrTwonetwone]

😂😂😂😂

[@user-lq3xe4gm6u]

Elle est sublime 🥰Je l'adore !

[@ItsmeA717]

I love her makeup 😍

[@tania0070]

Love and light to you Serena!❤⚘️

[@thesabohemian3839]

Serena used to look stunning when she looked like Serena. This makeup is a no-no!

[@SirenSmarts]

I agree too light, but well done! She looks beautiful, and her lovely bold features are enhanced subtly with a full "beat" for the balance of her overall glam, designer look for the night.

[@awatoubab4318]

❤magnifique

[@matheusvictordeabreucorrea162]

She looks gorgeous omg

[@chanceman9307]

dont reach

[@nickming8738]

@@chanceman9307😂😂😂

[@sumiborsha4365]

Anyone can notice middle east continent queen Hande erçel. Love from Bangladesh

[@Roseeeee11]

H😢er face😮😮😮

[@snowflower3456]

She needs to fire her make-up artist or plastic surgeon..something if off

[@Sassyellechica]

Yes

[@sambieakweenda3509]

She's beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@KCNwokoye]

Gorgeous Serena

[@worthigirl2946]

Wanna see the entire look!❤

[@mahawakebe5240]

Ritchie Makeup 😍😍😍😍

[@bodo887]

Who told her that make-up is flattering? She looks scary with that mask of a make-up on...

[@GeeTay707]

OMg that is not Serena…. What happen to her face!!!

[@bukeaor2961]

Richie , Richie did not understand the assignment very well ! Maybe that is the look 👀 face beat to 10!?

[@user-wp5gu2sy3f]

the Williams sisters are advised or recommended to cloth in green colour as the green lawn of Wimbledon following the trend of the Milan fashion spring till winter turn

[@eddypagatele6700]

Pourquoi elle parle en anglais alors quelle parle parfaitement le français.

[@zeebo8965]

what a sweet sweet girl xxxx

[@gettheedgenow7079]

Serena is drop dead gorgeous with a phenomenal athletic body. She needs a glam squad who understands are facial structure and features, and who knows how to accentuate and enhance our Queen's physical silhouette. Her team lets her down again and again. Time to clean house and get other people. How about Fantasia's stylist?

[@chikensaregood9500]

Yep agreed, its clear her stylists are only used to working with white women they need to understand less is more with Serena because of her features, they always make her look like a drag queen

[@miragenesoi7026]

I love the dress & jacket...that's all I got...

[@sharonbrown9267]

Love the mission you're on girl u go girl keep making that money ❤🎉😂 love u Serena you're my star

[@h.peters]

Serena, what did you do to your face? You were such a gorgeous woman.

[@ArkansasRosh]

The problem is the makeup and lighting. None of that is her fault. She is STILL beautiful! 😍🫶🏾

[@user-hh8xd3zw7h]

1:56

[@patricialuzolo5438]

Richie 🚀🥹🫶🏾

[@All.Natural.]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcosoropeza6081]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@moe_ramz]

Her lips are looking a little bit crazy 😮

[@MsLatrice2]

Jesus Serena I loved the beautiful black nose you had, the beautiful dark face you had Girl come back to your roots please

[@user-qo8ph8kr8b]

Как она хочет быть белой молодец макияж❤❤❤

[@carmen1hunn130]

❤

[@vw1649]

Something is different about Serena. It's her face...🤔.

[@melesentially]

The make up is great. The problem is all the fillers. It makes her face look crazy. I’m astonished by the way she’s overdone her face. Please stop bashing the makeup artist

[@AshleyRASMR]

Those shoes! She looks great.

[@couchprincess698]

Omg. The shoes 😮

[@Mrs_Tobias]

Looking beautiful darling ! Hair😍Body!!😍

[@jonathanbrown602]

Serena is beautiful women but the barrows and makeup don't work at all.

[@jdezeeuw6540]

Big fan of Serena. Lip injections are not my fav. Brown hair with a little highlights regardless she’s awesome.

[@MrTwonetwone]

She scared the living crap outta me!! Who tf is that?😂😂😂

[@wokelion1573]

Why why why 😮 😢 Serena

[@tchakeemn]

Why do beautiful women seem to have less self esteem the more money and fame they get?

[@greenmika]

People are mean

[@tchakeemn]

@@greenmika you're beautiful though... don't be hacking away, or you gettin a whippin 😉

[@julieb8348]

❤ Serena! I am glad she is not associated with the H&M anymore… it was not good for her, she was being used for cloud 😢

[@valve6642]

"Harpo, who dis woman?"

[@hsplash8243]

Richard

[@Jmbwilliams]

Why are they giving her all this light make up , the make up is too light, she would look more beautiful with her own shade, did she get her cheeks and her lips done? No girl noooooo

[@rrr-sy3ql]

What did u do to ur face ?😂😂😂😂😂

[@cfanny6694]

This is not the correct color she uses too light, color of a neck is the nearest skincolor. This is an make up advicer. But Serena knows exactly which message she wants to send us.

[@user-zw4hd8kt8t]

Serena Williams super stars world tennis women models!!!!❤❤❤

[@Emerencia41]

Too much injections Serena. Your face expressions have gone. Your beautiful lips and smile 😢😢😢 where are they? Still your the best .

[@SleepyHarmonica-jt5yr]

😂how annoying!guess it's true: one has money, they get to do and connect with whatever.

[@CaptBozoe]

What happen to the face , she changed it.

[@cynique46]

She got fillers you can tell

[@lanelane6808]

WHAT in the WHITE CHICKS IS GOIN' ON!!! QUEEN SERENA IS A BEAUTIFUL RICH CHOCOLATE WOMEN!!NOBODY STOP THIS MESS!!

[@manoulaf107]

Put your own hair

[@elizabethrose5007]

Serena is getting so much hate about her look. In my opinion she need to change her makeup artist, the makeup does not compliment her complexion. The makeup is too pale .

[@lasondriawyatt2267]

Skin tone and those lips

[@DeusaNew]

On dirait un homme qui essaye d’être une femme

[@carliene9389]

Comme ta mere

[@tonders]

you guys are weird coming on here to criticize her looks. keep scrolling.

[@nelsonshut6840]

This is self hatred what she has done to her face smh

[@semiragualraya1041]

I am sorry, but she is morphing into the cat lady! She has done so much work on her face and not in a good way!

[@user-vk4po6rm7m]

She needs a new makeup stylist.

[@terrestrialradio]

The blonde wig is ridiculous.😳

[@Henry-cf4oo]

What the kindergarten colouring do they repeatedly do to her? She can do her own makeup better.

[@user-gw2fo1mu4d]

Страшна,как моя жизнь

[@DrCarstenBachert]

Wow, she looks stunning.

[@ursula8390]

Stop the cap. She used to look stunning.

[@missvida6251]

No she doesn’t. Beyoncé is stunning

[@DrCarstenBachert]

Beyoncé is totally overrated.

[@fabianjoy12875]

Man

[@missvida6251]

so many people claimed Beyoncé lightened her skin when they saw the photos of her in that silver dress. She’s light skinned! The fact that y’all can’t even admit Serena who is clearly like 5 shades lighter all over her body didn’t, this is why i or most people don’t f with y’all. So disingenuous, phony and will selectively ignore certain things to make unambiguous dsbw get a pass.

[@Neverseenitcoming]

You come up in a video whining about what others said in another video comment section

[@AngelaSantosh-fm4pg]

​@Neverseenitcoming which proves shes dealing with her own insecurities with her own color .

[@missvida6251]

@@AngelaSantosh-fm4pg I'm mixed, light-skinned and my long hair grows from my scalp. I'm winning by default. And I can say what I want. Y'all can cry and complain about y'all skin color and how you're not the preference, well you're being called out by the preference 🤣

[@missvida6251]

@@Neverseenitcoming i said it. Y'all whine every day of your lives. I can call yall out. And what are you going to do about it? To preserve the little bit of self esteem you have left, just move on🤭

[@Neverseenitcoming]

@@missvida6251 love darkskin women have long hair to that’s not only you mixed breeds 😂😂. And yea your complaining to us on this video about what others said on a another video go back to that comment section and be direct lol

[@thatswhytheycallmelanita6980]

Who is he?

[@user-yl8in2su5t]

Oh gosh! She does not look good at all!

[@BerniceCrossin]

Lord woman, get a new makeup artist & stop with the botox & surgery. Olympia is probably wondering, "Who's this woman?"

[@bellaa3903]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how good her hair and makeup is???

[@RR-ir4ut]

she needs to stop trying to be a fashions IT girl. its not a good look. the worls respects her for being the best tennis player ever and know she is ruining that.

[@Alexandria.Washington]

Why do people who are NOT Serena’s color think that they have the right to tell Serena what color makeup she should wear? Does Serena or women her complexion tell you WHITER (non-color) looking people what color to paint your faces with makeup or to STOP tanning to look darker? Just stop trying to tell a beautiful RICH Black woman (or poor) how to be Black! Superiority Complexes EVERYWHERE!!!