Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is a staunch defender of his family. He proved his love for the tennis great and their daughters once again recently, giving a befitting reply to the online trolls who have been accusing the 23-time Grand Slam champion of skin bleaching in recent years.
Recently, Williams posted a couple of happy family photographs from her sister Venus Williams’ wedding to Italian model/actor Andrea Preti, where she could be seen sharing a gleeful smile alongside Ohanian and their daughters, Alexis Olympia and Adira River.
Ohanian responded on social media to allegations directed at Williams regarding skin bleaching, which have circulated in recent times. In his post on X, Ohanian wrote:
“Where are all the comments from individuals who don’t understand how photography lighting works.”
Joy does not always roar sometimes it whispers. It important to savor those sweet moments… I love this picture so I wanted to share it with you. 🫶🏿 pic.twitter.com/Lg7LJeUckU
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) January 6, 2026
How Has Serena Williams Hit Back at the Trolls in the Past?
“For you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin. There is a thing called sunlight, and in that sunlight, you get different colors,” she said. Yes, I’m addressing this because it is inaccurate. Everyone’s like, ‘Oh, she bleached her skin.’ I’m a dark, Black woman, and I love who I am, and I love how I look.”
