Serena Williamsloves her life as a mom.
The tennis legend sharesdaughtersOlympia, born in 2017, andAdira, born in 2023, with herhusband of eight yearsAlexis Ohanian. After ending her 27-year professional tennis career in 2022, Williams launched her makeup lineWyn Beauty, built up her venture capital fund Serena Ventures and focused on spending time with her family.
"I've been so focused on my career my whole life, but when I had a family and got married, I realized that there's so much more to life. And that was great," the 23-time Grand Slam championtold PEOPLEin January 2021.
Ahead, see 50 of Williams' best mom moments over the years.
Wedding Attire
The family of four showed up to support AuntVenus Williamsduring herweddingtoAndrea Preti.
Three in a Row
The mom of two snapped a sweet selfie from bed with her"cuddle buddies."
Potential Next GOAT
Amid rumors of Williams'professional comeback, Adira accompanied her mom to the tennis star's old stomping grounds — and even picked up a racket herself.
Cross with You
Olympia was the mirror image of her mom in this "sweet" photo shared onInstagram. "At first they are sweet, then they get sweeter… Or something like that," Williams captioned the post.
Head Poncho
Williams and her mini-mes matched in red as they kicked off a "girls trip" to see the Wonders of the World, starting with Niagara Falls.
Falls Fair
Williams, her eldest daughter and their beloved dog Chip checked off their first world wonder at the waterfalls.
Coordinated Looks
Williams marked seven years of marriage with her husband in November 2024, and on a whim, the family decided to turn an "average" day into a fabulous costume party.
Still Bejeweled
Dressed in all black, Williams was definitely in herReputationera as the family of four headed toTaylor Swift'sEras Tourconcert.
Hold Tight
Despite Serena's best efforts to hold Adira still, her daughter climbed all over her in a playful video posted to the tennis star's Instagram.
Love for the Game
Olympia experienced her first Olympic Games with Serena in Paris. In matching shades, the mother-daughter duo watched the Jumping final on day 11.
Cooking Mama
Baby Adira watched her motherprepare tacosfor the family's must-have "Taco Tuesdays."
I Sea You
Serena wrotea reminderto herself and her followers that "loving yourself is essential" in every stage of life.
"Right now I love that my body is not picture perfect. I love that I smell like milk - that milk sustains @adiraohanian," she explained. "I love getting to know a new version of my body. It is a change, but it's a change that has been well worth it."
Just Beachy!
Mother and daughtertook a January vacationto a more tropical climate, jumping for joy by the shoreline.
Woman of the World
Flaunting her French fluency, Serena guided Olympia through lifting and lowering her baby sister in a cheeky "workout" video.
New Baby, New Lashes
Serena showed off her newborn daughter and her lashes with aclose-up selfie.
A New Addition
Alexis and Serena welcomed their second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, on Aug. 15, 2023. A week after the birth, Alexispenned a tributeto his wife, who he dubbed "GMOAT" (Greatest Mother of All-Time).
"I'm grateful to report our house is teaming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful," he wrote.
Serena posted the same photo with ashort and sweet caption: "Adira River Ohanian 😍❤️."
Sun's Out, Tongues Out
Their level of enthusiasm in thissilly selfieis infectious.
Pajama Party
We all know pajama parties are the best parties — and this mother-daughter duo took their cozy levels to the max withthis matching set!
"I got it from my Mama," reads Olympia's sweatshirt, while Serena's simple reads, "Mama."
Hit It!
Olympia once again showed off her skills on the court as her mom proudly looked on. "Turn, back, reach, head, follow through," Serena captioned the shot, repeating the lessons she's passing on to her daughter.
Hard at Work
Olympia is learning the ropes from her mom onandoff the courts, according to this adorable selfie of the pair at work. "Office mommy and me vibes,"wrote Serena.
Pretty in Pink
The mother and daughter are the reigning champions of coordinating their too-cute looks. Whether it's Disney princesses or matching PJs, this pair is always dressed to impress.
'Serving' Lewks
Double(s) Trouble! Serena's sister and fellow tennis superstar Venus pretty much summed it up with her comment on these heart-melting photos of themother-daughter duo hitting the courtin matching purple 'fits: "I just love her and you too much! If this gets any cuter I will NOT LIVE!"
Belles of the Ball
There is nothing cuter than Serena and her daughter Olympia dancing around in matching Belle outfits and singing toBeauty and the Beast.
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Olympia See, Olympia Do
Olympia loves spending time with her mom, doing their morning routine. "It's just so fun because this little baby girl pretty much does everything I do," Serena told her followers with a big smile on her face. The way that the toddler copies her mom and washes her face makes our hearts melt.
Dance Party
Serena and Olympia danced it out to "I Have a Dream" fromTangled.
Princess Behavior
When Serena plays dress up with Olympia, she goes all out! In fact, it the rule in the Williams-Ohanian home: "Princess attired required for conversations with @olympiaohanian," Williams captioned this sweet photo.
Snuggle Squad
Alexis Olympia (called Olympia for short), then 2, cuddled up with her parents in bed shortly after the trio announced that they would be "spending the next 6 weeks in solitude" due to thecoronavirus pandemic.
All in a Day's Work
"I am not sure who took this picture but working and being a mom is not easy," Williams admitted on Instagramalongside a photo of her and a sleeping Olympia cuddled up in the car. "I am often exhausted, stressed, and then I go play a professional tennis match. We keep going. I am so proud and inspired by the women who do it day in and day out. I'm proud to be this baby's mama," she wrote, adding the hashtags "#nofilter#nomakeup#nohairburshlol#justme."
Toddlers & Trophies
In January, Olympia hit the court with her mom to celebrate Williams' win against Jessica Pegula in their women's singles final match during the Auckland Classic tennis tournament in New Zealand.To
Like Mother, Like Daughter
The mother-daughter duo shared yet anothermatching momentduring a tropical getaway together in September 2019.
Model Moves
She even made her catwalk debut alongside her mom during the show!
Making Moves for Mom Too
Serena echoed the statementby saying she "can't imagine"how hard it must be for moms who only get a few weeks of maternity leave: "It's impossible. I literally couldn't have done it ... [Parental leave is] so important for both parents."
It's a Stretch
The tennis champion has madeno secret about wanting to minimize her time away from her daughter— to the point that she makes her part of her workouts.
Think Pink
Mommy/daughter matching! The twotwinned in poodle skirts.
Cover Girl
The formerVoguecover star shares her good genes —and $900 makeup routine— with her daughter.
Family Portrait
The family of three enjoys somequality time together.
Here Comes the Sun
Olympia and her mom are beaming with happiness inthis mother-daughter selfie.
Animal House
To the zoo they go! "Went back to the zoo from our first date ... Brought a third wheel this time,"Ohanian wrote, jokingly referring to the couple's daughter. "We didn't mind."
Happy Little Lady
Alexis Olympia is a total natural in front of the camera as she smiles with her tennis champ mama.
Throwing Shade
Williams and her 6-month-old daughter feel "shady"— but you'd never suspect it from their huge smiles.
I Heart You
The too-cute 6-month-old starred in an Instagram Live session alongside her famous mom on Wednesday, hanging out next to hervery own tiny tennis racket.
Pretty in Pink
To cap off 2017, the tennis champshared a series of 10 intimate home videos, starring none other than her adorable daughter.
Holiday Cheer
Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia sportmatching holiday lookson the baby girl's first-ever Christmas.
Oh, Baby
The tennis champ got candid about her daughter's struggles with teething on Twitter, captioning a sweet mother-daughter pic. "Teething- aka the devil – is so hard,"wrote Williams. "Poor Alexis Olympia has been so uncomfortable. She cried so much (she never cries) I had to hold her until she fell asleep. I've tried amber beads… cold towels…. chew on mommies fingers…. homeopathic water (lol on that one) but nothing is working. It's breaking my heart."
Family First
Olympia yawns as she and the tennis champclock in some mother-daughter time.
Tiny Jet-Setter
At just 10 weeks old, the couple's daughter was already living the glamorous life! Alexis Olympia's tennis pro mom and her Reddit co-founder dad took flight in a private plane — and the proud parents captured the journey in a video posted to Instagram.
Flower Power
Williams cuddled her 6-week-old — and put the pair in matching flower crowns via a Snapchat filter —for an October postasking other moms about their thoughts on push presents.
Fun First, Sleep Later
New moms don't always have the easiest time staying well rested, but 3-week-old Alexis Olympia shared a pic on Instagram of her mom getting some shut-eye. "Mama never sleeps," read thecaption on the photo, posted to the newborn's own Instagram account. "When she does, I go on adventures with daddy. 'Come on!' "
Social Media Superstar
Not only did baby Alexis make her worldwide debut ina sweet video compilationshared on her famous parents' social media accounts, but the newborn is a social media star herself — garneringan impressive 64,700 Instagram followersat only a few weeks old.
Mommy & Me
She's here!Serena Williamsand Alexis Ohanian became parents on Sept. 1, 2017 when theywelcomed their first child, a daughter named Alexis Olympia.
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