Serena Williams Talks About Her Career Outside Of Tennis, New Book 'On The Line'
Professional tennis player Serena Williams stopped by the studio to talk to us about her new Pomegranate Lip Balmer and book On The Line.
Developed in partnership with Mission Skincare, Williams was able to develop her own signature lip moisturizer Pomegranate Lip Balmer. Loaded with a variety of vitamins and antioxidants, the lip balmer meets the needs of active women everywhere by keeping their lips healthy, moistureized and protected agains the sun's rays. Serena Williams' Pomegranate Lip Balmer SPF 15 is available at CVS and online retailers.
Williams is a recipient of this year's Women of the Year Glamour Award. Off the court, fashion and acting are Williams' passions. She was selected as one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People," honored as one of Essence Magazine's "50 Most Inspiring African-Americans," and featured amongst 10 individuals named "Fashion Trendsetters" by Vogue Magazine on a VH1/Vogue Television Special.
By age 27, she has already won every major title in tennis. Her 2009 Australia Open championship earned the No. 1 world ranking for the third time in her illustrious career. Through her new book On The Line , Williams wanted to explain her point of view of different issues, talk about her body, sisters and career and what she has learned.
”I want women to know that it’s okay. You can be whatever size you are, and you can be beautiful both inside and out. We’re always told what’s beautiful and what’s not, and that’s not right,” said Williams in an interview about her book.
Williams was born in Michigan and raised in California and Florida. Ever since she held a tennis racket at age 4, Williams has become one of the most prevailing figures in the game of tennis. Williams reached the top ten on the WTA world rankings for the first time in 1999 when she won a number of tournaments, including her first Grand Slam victory at the US Open at the age of 17. Her older sister Venus is also a champion tennis star.
Serena Williams' Pomegranate Lip Balmer SPF 15 and On The Line are available now. For more information, visit www.serenawilliams.com.
Written by LaTeisha Clay
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Comments: 1
Serena Williams is a true Renaissance Woman. Her outside interests have allowed her to reach a bigger audience than just tennis enthusiasts. Her unsportmanship display during the U.S. Open is something that hurt her brand. She must continue to repair her image on and off the tennis court. Her charitable endeavors will help to mend this tarnished reputation.
Many have thought that her fashion and acting interests have curtailed her zest for tennis. Serena has continued to succeed on the court, but would she have won more tournaments if she was totally focused on tennis? Hard to say. Fodder for sports talk show hosts.
Soft interview. Very good for a feel good Morning Show.