"I took off my wig" - Serena Williams adds a touch of humor to spread word on breast cancer awareness; discloses hilarious incident

Tennis icon Serena Williams shared a humorous anecdote during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On 11 October 2024, Williams revealed a funny moment from her health check-up, emphasizing the importance of breast cancer screenings with her signature wit and charm.

October month is dedicated to breast cancer awareness, encouraging women worldwide to prioritize their health and undergo regular screenings. About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

In her X post, Williams recounted a funny moment during her appointment when her doctor requested she undress from the waist up. Embracing the spirit of the occasion, she humorously added that she also removed her wig.

"It is October which means it is breast cancer awareness month. I am getting my check-up and the doctor asked me to take everything off from the waist up. I also took off my wig #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerAwareness," Williams wrote.

Serena Williams has also made strides in the healthcare sector through her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures.

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Serena Williams released a powerful music video for Breast Cancer Awareness campaign

Serena Williams at the 66th GRAMMY Awards - Pre-GRAMMY Gala (Image source: Getty)

In 2018, Serena Williams stepped up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a truly unique way. She released a music video where she covered 'I Touch Myself' by The Divinyls.

Williams' goal was clear: she wanted to encourage women to regularly perform self-examinations to catch any early signs of breast cancer.

"This Breast Cancer Awareness Month I’ve recorded a version of The Divinyls global hit “I Touch Myself” to remind women to self-check regularly," Serena Williams wrote in the Instagram caption. "Yes, this put me out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to do it because it’s an issue that affects all women of all colors, all around the world. Early detection is key - it saves so many lives. I just hope this helps to remind women of that."

"The music video is part of the I Touch Myself Project which was created in honor of celebrated diva, Chrissy Amphlett, who passed away from breast cancer, and who gave us her hit song to remind women to put their health first. The project is proudly supported by @BerleiAus for Breast Cancer Network Australia," she added.

The 'I Touch Myself Project', which Serena collaborated with, was created in memory of Chrissy Amphlett, the late lead singer of The Divinyls, who tragically lost her battle with breast cancer in 2013.