"I have big boobs and this massive butt, Venus Williams is like a model"- When Serena Williams made brutally honest admission about accepting her body

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.

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"I don't love my arms...but they pay my bills" - Serena Williams

Serena Williams pictured at the 2022 US Open | Image Source: Getty

In the same interview with Harper's Bazaar, Serena Williams shared that she didn’t like her muscular arms while growing up. However, she eventually embraced them, realizing that they played a crucial role in her success, helping her "pay her bills."

"When I was six or seven in a swimsuit — I look back at those picture, and my arms are cut and my legs are strong," the American legend said.

"I didn't realize that I was really fit and most people aren't. To this day, I don't love my arms. People want more fit arms, but my arms are too fit. But I'm not complaining. They pay my bills," she added further in the conversation.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion continued:

"Since I don't look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good."