Serena Williams arrived at the 2023 Met Gala ceremony in New York City on Monday, May 1, revealing a baby bump which indicated that she is expecting her second child.
The 41-year-old tennis superstar showed off the prominent baby bump as she walked the red carpet at Metropolitan Museum of Art with her husband Alexis Ohanian.
Her first child, Alexis Olympia, was born in 2017.
Serena also confirmed the pregnancy with an Instagram post showcasing her elegant Gucci dress.
“Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala,” she playfully captioned her post.
Serena appeared to have first revealed her pregnancy during a Vogue livestream while chatting with La La Anthony.
She had previously mentioned wanting to have another child after announcing her retirement from tennis in August of last year, which she seems to have made good on.
At the time, she said she would be “evolving away” from the sport.
After she mentioned that there were three people there for the interview — herself, Alexis and the baby — her husband and La La both offered to have a drink in Serena’s honour, according to the AP.
Serena showed off her bump in a striking black dress that hugged her curves.
It featured angular rhinestone trim on the hem and billowing sheer pleated sleeves that hung dramatically around her arms.
The bottom of the dress fanned out into an opulent white tulle skirt that followed behind her.
Serena’s dress featured a plunging bedazzled collar that highlighted her cleavage, though she covered it with multiple thick strands of pearls draped around her throat.
She covered her hair with a regal jeweled headband and swept it back in a stylish blond bob.
Alexis opted to let his wife shine through, so he wore a simple but classic black tuxedo with shawl lapels, along with a large black bow tie.
Before the Gala, Serena shared her preparation in Instagram Stories videos.
One humorous clip showed her taking a bite of french fries and a cheeseburger while another woman wiped her lips gently to keep her makeup pristine.
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