Serena Williams on transition away from tennis: It hasn't been easy

Tennis star, mom and entrepreneur Serena Williams opens up to Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on what it's been like stepping away from tennis. "It hasn't been easy. It was all good when I was pregnant and now that I'm not anymore it's like, 'Oh I miss it so much.'" She also talks about being 'obsessed' with her two girls and how she's more active as a mom than when she was playing tennis. She then demos different makeup looks with products from her beauty line Wyn Beauty.
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[@BoxerBriefs4]

I am a man, and love distance running. If I’m tired mid run, I would literally say to myself, “What would Serena do?” lol She’s more than an inspiration to women. She’s the inspiration to all athletes.

[@MyFavourites1]

❤👏

[@Backpack16]

One of the hardest working, women on and off the court.

[@penelopephelange]

*men

[@BhayekaTshazi]

She has won 23 grand slam SINGLES titles ❤❤🎉🎉 put somr respect on her name

[@QueenzRavenmadman]

In Bird man's voice 😂

[@MrBjorn6]

14 doubles

[@11Garrett11]

The way she acted at that U.S. Open with Naomi Osaka had me lose all respect for her.

[@carrerau7138]

@@11Garrett11 Yes, it even topped her behavior at the USO in 2009 and 2011. A great tennis player but in no way a great person.

[@fadumojesto4308]

The Queen 🤴 Serena Williams ❤

[@selvyization]

I don’t even think we talk about how much of a brilliant person Serena is. An amazing athlete and now a brilliant entrepreneur. She was destined for greatness

[@katpeterson7895]

She's so intelligent

[@thewordsmith5440]

She also speaks French and Italian I believe.

[@katpeterson7895]

@thewordsmith5440 yes does

[@thewordsmith5440]

I heard her and her sister also learned German in school.

[@KCNwokoye]

Stunning Serena. We love and miss her. Guys go buy WYN beauty.

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

"Stunning" and "brave"

[@Pure_B]

She's so much more relaxed now.

[@idillard]

I miss Serena playing and am happy for her! May God continue to bless her and her family.

[@tumelanololitantshwene5791]

I miss seeing her on court.

[@cynthiajubiter6889]

SO DO I.

[@MsNetouu]

I love Serena Williams. And I must say as a first timer in the beauty business, she sounds excited, lively, and knowledgeable when talking about her products. I love the colors of products and I'm going to buy them.

[@ladyt3182]

Doesn’t she have a clothing line as well ?

[@MsNetouu]

@@ladyt3182 I'm not sure. But her sister Venus has an athletic apparel line out.

[@lindafoster5176]

I love Serena and miss her & her sister playing, and she do have a clothing line,she is beautiful inside and out.

[@LEM19284]

No more lip filler please girl. Your face was so fresh young and healthy.

[@simoneevans6824]

She can’t even talk!

[@JustRaine97]

I'm loving motherhood for her. Its so sweet. She is the GOAT. She was such an amazing athlete. I miss seeing her on the court, but she seems so happy with where she is in her life. So I'm happy for her. She's amazing.❤

[@jpcoleman3408]

She looks happy and that is all that matters!

[@k.alvarado6237]

Retiring as an athlete is so hard. It’s like mourning a death. All of us ex-athletes know the feeling of that last game or match.

[@kimpossible6654]

Love her- She looks stunning here!

[@KokoBombonColon]

I’m so Proud of her! Go Serena, Go! God bless!! ❤

[@juliet6215]

I love Serena. So down to earth even with her success!

[@carrerau7138]

Not everybody will get your sarcasm.... 😄

[@taurus0511]

I’m trying very hard to stay interested in Tennis. I love CoCo and Naomi and the men’s game has picked up but I miss Serena sooooo much. There’s definitely a void Serena left. So much love and light to Serena and her entire tribe❤️❤️❤️

[@gqg741]

Her make up line looks good and she looks beautiful. ❤

[@carrerau7138]

To each their own.... 😂

[@gqg741]

@@carrerau7138 That’s Facts.

[@carrerau7138]

@@gqg741 It's the opinion of 5 % of the population.

[@gqg741]

@@carrerau7138 Ok! The truth remains the same. To each their own. No matter the percentage.

[@miriamhavard7621]

Stop being unkind. Her natural beauty has always been great, but we know what the so-called standard is.

[@gloriaf6971]

She is so lucky that she found a good man to marry. She has two beautiful children.

[@miriamhavard7621]

The man made out, too. 🌺

[@cherylboykins6414]

She is an inspiration, beautiful, and I'm glad she is happily loving motherhood.

[@ToOpen6seven]

Serena is beautiful, she looks beautiful, she sounds amazing and I just love her. Congratulations on all of your success.

[@kimemmitt2707]

Serena: The best-est! ever!

[@hernancano8681]

Just look for the statististics, not closed! 😂😂

[@Mar-wg7io]

She looks beautiful without makeup.❤❤❤❤

[@missvegan1967]

🧐🤔

[@Henry-cf4oo]

Because the makeup is usually caked on her. She looks good here though.

[@johnathonhilliard2193]

@@Henry-cf4oo lol she looks white with the makeup

[@carrerau7138]

@@johnathonhilliard2193 Yes, that suit her well!

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

Cap. Zero beauty standards

[@noah-jamesmarkham1903]

Yass She Has done alot for women sports and African American Community And Tennis 🎾

[@theMMlalaland]

I love her 🥰🥰🥰 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Ei-3.]

🙏🌌🙇

[@susanthompson7371]

We need more black woman in Tennis 🎾✨✨✨Serena Congratulations on the new addition /baby girl !!💖💖

[@florencesmithsmith1490]

You can always volunteer to help with a group of black girls and teach them that sport

[@heidiclark8309]

Such an incredible role model for young women 💛💛💛

[@theunquietmindpodcast]

Ok I say it all the time, I love love love Hoda & Jenna!!!! Love this interview with Serena!!! Thank you ladies, just what I needed to see this week!!! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@jwh648]

They need to let her finish her questions

[@alifc1082]

I miss Serena, I watch tennis all my life and Venus and Serena became my favorites as soon as the appeard in the WTA. Serena won me over as she looked more me (in the two sisters parallel) miss her in the tennis circuit...but I am happy she is happy❤

[@bermericanqueen]

Love Serena! Love her in this new role and as a Mom and entrepreneur ❤hope to see more of her

[@tamekathomas223]

Serena is an amazing human being

[@carrerau7138]

A great tennis player and a flawed character.

[@joysharma5705]

Serena n Venus Are truly a biggest influences for women n men, humanitarians✌️✌️✌️💕💕💕💕💕🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🫠🫠🫠🫠

[@ladyt3182]

It’s feels different every time you have a new baby. We have 5 daughters,( 32, 30, 28, 19,19) and you have to split your heart up every time a new little one comes along!!

[@jafsauce4748]

Margaret court might have the record but Serena will always have our hearts

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

They made sure she didn't surpass Margaret Court's record.

[@terrijackson2536]

Tennis is the second love than family. Good luck to you, Serena in your new life going forward..... Peace 😊

[@DaLane4real]

This might sound random. Serena's nails are beautiful.

[@bricewanda3216]

Love u Serena❤❤❤

[@erictheisen3203]

This is great for the tennis legend Serena Williams!

[@godsloverevealed5003]

Love you Serena. THANK YOU for amazing moments and I wish you great things ahead.

[@tazzlady1964]

A great example of "Hard Work Pays Off!" ❤

[@coconut9446]

Serena has always been a girly girl it's unfortunate how people treated her throughout her tennis career.

[@user-xd5rh6xl6n]

Serena Williams was the reason I looked at women tennis🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@elissecherie]

Such a good interview

[@willybeama1]

A little strange to see her without her signature biceps but I’m glad she’s embracing her non-competitive body as it ages in different stages. We all have to have a level of acceptance that we don’t look like our 20’s anymore. I’m happy she’s happy. That’s most important.

[@elizabethc9843]

She’s just had a 2nd baby….it takes time to get back into her old self and she’s a mom might not get it back. She’s happy and thriving 😊

[@ali_ozz1388]

Love her!

[@user-bq5so4ey8z]

GOD I LOVE SERENA SO MUCH!!! With loads of love from South Africa

[@YesJustice]

SHE LOOKS STUNNING 💯💯💯 Tennis Legend❤❤❤❤❤

[@THEFAYLAWRENCE]

That was an awesome advise! I wish I new better then.😊

[@carolynl.crudup9103]

Definitely will try Wyn. Congratulations Ms. Champion Serena.❤

[@ladyt3182]

Beautiful , glad she’s doing well!

[@purebaje5297]

I am so happy for her... she such a power house and a fashionista. Tho I prefer Serena without makeup. She is more beautiful without it or just make it look more natural. Beautiful woman

[@lisalee3067]

She looks amazing 🤩

[@MsPBROWN]

It can be so hard for someone like Serena, that played Tennis, at such a early age, but for every door, that closes, a window opens, you will be successful, in whatever you choose, because you are a winner, just remember to allow yourself time to breathe, Stay Beautiful, and continue to take care of yourself, and remember, you are very much loved....!!

[@faithkwaku]

Why were they saying she did something to her face? It's obvious that her makeup is the change

[@Carnationblue77]

Obsessed with her kids 🥰

[@titenplace3232]

It's very good. Thank you.

[@HoangLe-cv9jh]

Serena is always one of the legends of legends in women tennis. I just has a dream that she comes back and get few more slams before eventual farewell.

[@hernancano8681]

Lol! She will be traeted as her sister venus!

[@anawhite6807]

Love her ❤️

[@eaglementality4380]

I’ve always loved Serena Just wondered why the makeup artists hate her She seems like such a dope person- would be nice to see them make her up to look more natural and beautiful

[@DwayneJames-sn3xw]

Bleaching

[@eaglementality4380]

@@DwayneJames-sn3xw I’m not sure if it is because lighting and makeup can make you look lighter so I dunno 🤷‍♀️

[@blkyogi999]

Love her ❤

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

good lord what has she done to her beautiful face?!? whyyyyy????? 😢😢😢

[@chukwufranklin8094]

❤️❤️. Love you so much Serena Williams

[@jonalonzo3632]

My fave tennis player ❤

[@longinusgalaxy411]

❤ Serena......good luck with your transition.

[@venesssblack1]

❤❤❤Hoda&Jenna!!😊

[@optimumreality9745]

We are so proud of you Serena!!

[@joysharma5705]

Godbless you allll beautiful ladies 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ebillie1181]

Love you, Serena. God bless and good luck with any endeavor you approach and put out. Open up an opportunity to train children in your love sport!!!💕💕

[@stacybishop3484]

Those models are stunning! I love the packaging. Serena is so awesome! Congratulations on the baby and everything you’ve accomplished. 🎾

[@ineronclairvoyant5829]

THE GREAT SERENA WILLIAMS.

[@pamcossich5083]

Serena, you are such a beautiful person. I love that your teaching your girls to love themselves. ❤

[@MakurNhial]

I LOVE you All!!! I respect her too!

[@user-go9rx3pg8l]

Sigo disfrutando los partidos de serena Williams los disfruto mucho

[@nj_owuamanam3278]

My favourite female athlete! Love her to bits! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maame6224]

She's a legend!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@sinajordaan1604]

❤ Serena

[@joysharma5705]

Yeahhhhhh Serena u r soooooo beautiful n smart

[@bettydavis7904]

Awesome !

[@andrewcharles7873]

Congrats Serena on your 3rd pregnancy...You still look great even though you are 6 months pregnant. Hope it's a boy this time!!

[@wendysharpe9277]

I love the mascara. It’s the best.

[@millicentboateng7093]

She is so beautiful 😍

[@djfort1466]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Serena

[@annettecarlin4800]

Me to❤💜💚💛

[@iDalisMediaTV]

What a phenomenal athlete...I know her competition must have died inside when they saw her come on the court. What an amazing story. I still have to see the movie about their father with Will Smith maybe I'll watch that tonight.

[@nybsbfan18]

Jenna, please interrupt less.

[@user-mb8zl4hq4p]

Congrats Serena Williams one of my favorite athletes of all time , top of the world on and off the courts? Congrats on the children and motherhood and marriage and many more opportunities in the future

[@Lauren-cc7yr]

Miss you on the court Queen!

[@m.w.njoroge7438]

Whoever is doing the closed captions for these clips makes me wonder what their language background is. Hoda mentioned the basketball player, Angel Reece looking up to Serena(Williams). The captionssaid: "There is an angel...".🤔😐🔍

[@Coolbrownie11]

It's probably AI

[@b.u.dmusic9424]

She just looks.... very different

[@williammials6080]

Fillers

[@b.u.dmusic9424]

@@williammials6080 I'm sorry but they are not in line with her overall face. Question: did she somehow lighten her skin? I just look at earlier pictures and I notices that she was considerably darker?

[@cde575]

The GOAT

[@dileepkgdileep]

Great wishes to serina Williams, great player 🙏🏼

[@11marchand11]

the greatest ever!! women's tennis is such a bore these days. i stopped watching it unless it's danielle, coco, elena rybakina,, ons are playing..

[@wheresbaby7783]

She seems like a better person in interviews now than she did when she lost her when she was like I mean she’s like a real girl now which is nice

[@joysharma5705]

Beautiful,beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nickelwindow538]

The GOAT 🏆……23 Grandslams…. The most in the Open Era!!!

[@hernancano8681]

Statistics do not lie, she is not the GOAT!

[@nickelwindow538]

@@hernancano8681 who has more slams in the open era then?!? We will wait

[@deneenogbeide5087]

What an amazing young woman. Excellent role model for young girls.

[@user-ee2qq4hp3z]

What was that thing folk were saying about her having changed her face? She looks very much the same to me. She looks great.

[@chrisrutledge5294]

BLESSINGS & CONTINUAL FAVOR TO QUEEN SERENA!❤️

[@Joan1able]

Congratulations Serena😊😊😊

[@venesssblack1]

🤗Tennis Mom and/or Golf Mom❤💯!! Will Olympia and Adera be the next Serena & Venus?!!🤗❤💯