Watch: Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Claps Back at Critics Accusing Her of Skin BleachingSerena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian just aced this comeback. The Reddit cofounder, 42, recently addressed online trolls accusing his wife of bleaching her skin. The tennis icon shared family photos from sister Venus Williams' wedding on social media Jan. 6, showing Alexis standing next to his favorite ladies: Serena in a white gown and daughters Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2, in matching blue dresses. The legendary athlete captioned the social media photos, "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." However, some online users speculated that Serena had used products to lighten her skin tone. In response to negative comments about her appearance, Alexis quickly came to her defense, writing alongside her X post, "Where are all the comments from idiots who don't understand how photography lighting works." And when one user claimed, "Alexis wants Black people to believe we don't know what photography lighting looks like vs blatant skin lightening," he wrote back, "Or: photos from the same event can look different based on lighting." photosSerena Williams Through the YearsSerena has previously denied accusations of skin bleaching. During an Instagram Live in December 2024, the 23-time Grand Slam champion addressed claims that she purposely altered her complexion after she shared a video of herself at a school event with Alexis and their two daughters. Weighing in on the topic, Serena told viewers on the Live, "No, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin." InstagramShe went on to explain that she was volunteering at her daughter's play in the viral video and was wearing "stage makeup" when she recorded the clip in November 2024. "Everyone's like, 'Ooh, she bleached her skin,'" she said. "I'm a dark, Black woman, and I love who I am, and I love how I look." We're serving up more of Alexis and Serena's family moments here...
Serena WIlliams/InstagramFamily TimeWhile celebrating seven years of marriage in November 2024, Serena thanked her husband for making every day special-including making an "average November day a costume party and making it special."Serena Williams/InstagramParents' Night OutThe couple proved they enjoy lowkey date nights just as much as their extravagant trips in a sweet glimpse into a night out in September 2024. Serena Williams/InstagramGrowing Family Serena and Alexis welcomed their second baby girl, Adira, in August 2023. Serena Williams/InstagramFarm Day Months before expanding their brood, Serena shared a sweet glimpse into some quality family time, writing on Instagram in Sept. 2022, "Family day on the farm."InstagramItalian SurpriseIn July 2018, the tennis champion wanted Italian food for dinner so her husband flew her to Venice, Italy. Talk about a dream date!InstagramFamily TimeThe adorable couple enjoyed a day out with their little one in summer 2018. InstagramPicture Perfect ParisIn May 2018, Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams jetted off to Paris to visit the zoo where they had their first date-with an extremely adorable plus one, Olympia, who was born eight months prior. InstagramLondon CallingThe power couple looked stunning as they celebrated the marriage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in England in May 2018. InstagramRegal RomanceEven though the duo was in England to celebrate the newly dubbed Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their gorgeous ensembles at the wedding and the reception had us thinking they were the royal couple for the night!InstagramSelexis DayEvery year the couple has a special day called Selexis day where it's all about them. In April 2018, Williams gave insight to their tradition, which-that year-was her turn to plan. She had her husband go on a scavenger hunt that ended at a venue with his childhood friends, a live band and karaoke. Oh, and they recreated their wedding cake and ate it together since they never had a piece at their actual wedding. Pretty fun, right?JOHN NACION/startraksphoto.com Red Carpet ReadyThe happy couple stole the show as they stepped out for the premiere of Williams' HBO documentary series Being Serena in April 2018. Richard Shiro/Getty ImagesTeam USAIn addition to cheering on his wife at as many of her tennis matches as possible, Ohanian takes in a ton of sporting events with Williams. Together they are all about Team USA, and it makes us love them even more.
InstagramSpartan SquadWhen Williams isn't playing tennis she is participating in Spartan races with her closest friends and family, which of course includes her husband.
InstagramAll Dolled UpThese two definitely clean up well and are always up for a fundraising gala.
Mel Barlow & Co. / Allan Zepeda / Brides.comI DoIn November 2017, Williams and Ohanian tied the knot in New Orleans and it was pure magic. The couple looked so happy throughout the night and we're still not over t