America’s golden girl, Serena Williams might have hung up her tennis racket in 2022, but the hype train hasn’t slowed down one bit. In fact, she just added yet another title to her collection. This one isn’t from the tennis court, but it’s every bit as impressive, proving she’s as much of a champion off the court as on it. And just when she is soaking up the praise, in swoops her husband to steal the show with the sweetest gesture, showing exactly what drives Serena to keep smashing life.

Serena’s latest win? Landing the cover of Glamour Magazine. Draped in stunning attire, the former WTA icon turned heads once again, cementing her status as a force beyond sports. The mag didn’t hold back, naming her one of their “Women of the Year” for 2024, celebrating her achievements as a mother, sister, entrepreneur, and, of course, legendary athlete.

Glamour’s official Instagram page gave fans a sneak peek of the cover, sharing pics of Serena Williams styled by Christine Nicholson looking as fierce as ever. Along with the glamorous shots by Josefina Santos, there were snippets of Serena’s insights into the “postpartum hormonal firestorm,” her “codependent” bond with her sister Venus Williams, and the surprising celebrity mom she turns to for advice!

The post set off a flurry of love from fans, who couldn’t stop gushing over how radiant she looked. But leave it to Alexis Ohanian to steal the limelight! The Reddit co-founder and Serena’s biggest cheerleader jumped into the comments with the perfect line: “Woman AND Mama of the year.”

Even though she retired from tennis two years ago, Serena Williams’ post-retirement life has been nothing short of fascinating. Not only is she a super mom to two daughters, Olympia and Adira, but she’s also a co-owner of both LAGC and Angel City FC. As if that’s not enough, she launched her own makeup brand, WYN Beauty, and is killing it as an entrepreneur.

And not to mention ESPN aired an eight-episode documentary this year, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into Serena’s personal and professional life. Clearly, slowing down isn’t in Serena’s playbook. Her constant hustle and impressive business acumen earned her Glamour’s well-deserved recognition. But wait. There’ more! In the interview, she also dropped some wisdom, sharing the journey and grit it took to become the legend she is today.

Serena Williams confessed her idea of the “whole journey”

In her latest interview with Glamour Magazine, the former WTA number one delved deeper into her life’s mantras. “Put your best foot forward today,” mentioned Williams as her first intimation to herself after waking up. However, she knows no matter what, she might not be her best version every day. However, she is not bothered by that. “Sometimes my best foot is going to be really wobbly. It’s going to be really unstable, Every day is not going to be easy, but that’s the whole journey,” she said.

Williams scheduled the interview during Adira’s sleep and Olympia’s school hours. She realized she needed to complete her professional commitments between Olympia’s drop-off and pick-up in school, which she loves to do. Mentioning how she liked “things very, very neat,” Williams offered how she manages her hectic responsibilities as a mother and a businesswoman perfectly with a balance. Apart from that, she is a sister too. “I don’t even want to not be codependent with her. I love her. I don’t want our lives to ever be separate,” she said.

Serena Williams’ latest recognition from Glamour echoes her successes and challenges to achieve them. At the same time, Ohanian’s comment shed light on how things would have been difficult for her if she hadn’t received her husband’s incredible support. Williams’ journey inspires women and showcases how it is never too late to pursue your dreams and how dedication always pays off. Did you like Williams’ cover shoot for Glamour Magazine? Let us know in the comments!