How Serena Williams Dropped 31 Pounds—Spoiler, It Wasn’t Magic
Hello, I’m Jaden Patel, your favorite deadpan comedian who’s convinced that the only thing faster than Serena Williams’ serve is her ability to drop weight. Ah yes, another thrilling chapter in the ongoing saga of celebrities and their quest for a body they can tolerate.
Serena Williams, tennis legend and human force of nature, recently revealed how she managed to lose 31 pounds after years of struggling with post-pregnancy weight and health issues. And no, it wasn’t through sheer willpower or some magical diet involving kale smoothies and affirmations. It was GLP-1 medication—a class of drugs originally developed for Type 2 diabetes but now better known as the “it” drug for anyone trying to slim down without breaking a sweat.
In an interview with Today on August 21, Serena shared that she had been on and off the medication before finally committing fully. “It was a really good decision I had to make for my life,” she said, which sounds like something you’d hear from someone choosing between therapy or a yacht. She also mentioned that despite being a literal professional athlete, traditional methods like running, walking, and playing tennis didn’t do much to help her get back to a healthy weight after the births of her daughters, Alexis and Adira.
Let’s be real—when even Serena Williams, a woman who has spent decades in peak physical condition, admits that diet and exercise weren’t enough, it kind of makes the rest of us feel less guilty about not fitting into our high school jeans.
She tried vegetarianism. Then veganism. Nothing worked. After Adira’s birth in 2023, things got worse. That’s when she decided to try GLP-1 meds, and the results were undeniable. Not only did she lose the weight, but she also reported feeling healthier overall. Her knee issues—partly due to pregnancy-related weight gain—also improved, which might have even affected her performance during her career. Of course, this is coming from a woman who has 23 Grand Slam titles, so it’s not like she needs any help proving herself athletically.
Her openness about using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Mounjaro (though she hasn’t specified which one) is part of a broader trend among celebrities normalizing these drugs—not as shortcuts, but as tools. Serena made it clear: “I don’t take shortcuts.” Which is fair. You don’t become one of the greatest athletes of all time by cutting corners.
She’s not alone. Comedian Rosie O’Donnell has been on Mounjaro since late 2022 and showed off her dramatic transformation on Instagram in May 2025, captioning a photo with #mounjaro and #bodydismorphia. Meanwhile, Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara took the couple goals route, doing the 75 Hard challenge together before both starting low-dose Mounjaro. Kendra Wilkinson, however, gave up after just one injection, citing horror stories and potential health risks. And then there’s the Golden Globes host—yes, we’re keeping names vague—who defended Ozempic use on national television, urging people to stop shaming those who choose to use it.
The takeaway? GLP-1 drugs are everywhere now, and Serena’s story adds credibility to their effectiveness, especially for women dealing with hormonal shifts and postpartum challenges. Whether you love it or hate it, one thing’s certain: the stigma around these medications is slowly melting away.
Well, there you have it. Humanity at its finest—or at least its most medicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Today, Instagram
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