Serena Williams once admitted that she struggled to embrace her body and appearance at one point in her life. The situation worsened when she compared herself to her elder sister, Venus, whom she believed had more model-like features.
Serena has been open about her struggles with accepting her body while growing up. With her athletic build, including toned arms and muscular legs, she often felt self-conscious. At one point, she avoided lifting weights at the gym, fearing it would make her appear even bigger. However, over time, she embraced her physique and learned to appreciate herself for who she truly is.
What seemed to trouble Serena the most about her body image struggles was comparing herself to her sister, Venus. The rivalry between the two extended beyond the tennis court, as Serena admitted to Harper’s Bazaar in 2010. At 23, she came to terms with the fact that she didn’t resemble her elder sister physically.
“I was 23 when I realized that I wasn’t Venus. She’s totally different,” she explained.
“I’m super-curvy. I have big boobs and this massive butt. She’s tall and she’s like a model and she fits everything. I was growing up, wanting to be her, wanting to look like her, and I was always fitting in her clothes, but then one day I couldn’t. But it’s fine. Now I’m obviously good, but it’s a weird thing,” she added.
