'Always experimenting': Serena Williams opens up on her new perception of beauty after becoming a mother

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Serena Williams has changed the way she perceives beauty since becoming a mother.

In a new interview with Byrdie, the legendary tennis player who recently launched a beauty brand, opened up that after becoming a mother to daughters Olympia, six, and Adira, born in August 2023, her relationship with inner and outer beauty has changed for the good.

"The way I talk to myself about beauty has certainly changed throughout my life, and it will continue to evolve," Williams began.

"Motherhood has allowed me to look at beauty through the eyes of my daughter, Olympia. We're always experimenting with makeup together, and I think about how these moments will be part of both of our beauty journeys," she narrated.

Williams shares her two daughters with her husband Alexis Ohanian.

Serena Williams says her kids have bought her more happiness than any prized trophy

In the interview, the 42-year-old was asked what has brought her the most happiness in her life.

"My kids," she responded without hesitation. "I can't say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid's school."

She also added that as they grow up, "I want my daughters to look at my career and learn that being authentic to themselves is really the most important thing."

"I also hope my daughters see how many different passions I have — from tennis to beauty — and learn that they can lead dynamic careers and lives across their many interests," she told the outlet.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian went on a Caribbean trip with daughter Olympia

Williams and Ohanian kick-started the new year by sharing pictures from their Caribbean trip with their daughter Olympia in January 2024.

The couple appeared to enjoy special one-on-one time with Olympia as the three were dressed up as pirates.

Williams and Ohanian worked with Olympia to solve a treasure hunt, which included digging on "a deserted island in the Caribbean."

"A naughty pirate stole a bunch of gifts for Jr and she had to piece together a map, find the buried treasure on a deserted island in the Caribbean, and dig it up. I think we all know who did most of the digging, though," Ohanian, 40, captioned a photo where he is seen to help his little girl dig.

Another set of photos shared by the retired tennis pro player showed more scenes from their island adventure, writing, "Yea we doing the unexpected for 2024… keep em guessing."