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Tennis legend Serena Williams gave her fans a glimpse of her hectic life as a working mom in a video she posted on her Instagram account. The clip shows Williams coming home from an awards show, where she dazzled in a stunning red dress and a blonde wig, and taking off her glamorous outfit and accessories to cuddle with her four-year-old daughter Adira.
Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, captioned the video: "Awards shows are cool, but have you ever come home to this?" She added the hashtags #thismama and #mamasworkhard.
The video begins with Williams entering her home and greeting her daughter, who is waiting for her in the living room. Williams then proceeds to remove her wig, earrings, necklace, and dress, while sighing and saying "Oh my God" repeatedly. She then picks up Adira and hugs her, saying "I missed you so much."
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The video has received over 1.5 million views and thousands of comments from fans and fellow celebrities, who praised Williams for being a role model and a supermom. Some of the comments include:
- "You are amazing! Such an inspiration to all the working moms out there!" - @jennifer.garner
- "This is everything. Love you sis." - @kerrywashington
- "The best feeling in the world. You are doing great mama." - @reesewitherspoon
- "This is so relatable. Thank you for sharing your real life with us." - @lala
Williams, who is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, has been vocal about the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood and her career. She has also been a strong advocate for women's empowerment and equality in sports and society. She recently launched a jewelry line called Serena Williams Jewelry, which features pieces that celebrate her achievements and values.
