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Serena Williams' Weight Loss Sparks Body Positivity Debate

8/24/2025

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Serena Williams announced a 31-pound weight loss using the GLP-1 drug Zepbound, raising body positivity concerns.
Critics highlighted ethical issues regarding her promotion, citing her paid partnership with telehealth company Ro, linked to her husband.
Williams discussed her postpartum weight challenges and reaffirmed her dedication to health and wellness.

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Serena Williams announced a 31-pound weight loss using the GLP-1 drug Zepbound, raising body positivity concerns.
Critics highlighted ethical issues regarding her promotion, citing her paid partnership with telehealth company Ro, linked to her husband.
Williams discussed her postpartum weight challenges and reaffirmed her dedication to health and wellness.