Have you ever had the impression that, regrettably, a sizable segment of society is willing to disparage and criticize others in order to feel better about themselves?
Indeed, it’s a damning indictment, but it doesn’t always mean it’s not accurate. In my opinion, there are far too many people willing to say and write hurtful things when there is no chance of criticism or retaliation.
If anything, the internet has given rise to the perfect environment for these people to flourish. They seldom ever have to deal with consequences, so they can type anything they want.
Celebrities are all too familiar with this. A life of wealth and fame may seem alluring to many, but there are many drawbacks as well, not the least of which is that you will nearly always have to put up with vociferous detractors.
Maybe celebrities eventually develop thick skins and learn that trivial remarks and the views of strangers don’t genuinely matter that much.
Nevertheless, I believe that many people ought to examine more closely one of the age-old proverbs: “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
If you haven’t noticed, I have strong feelings on this, and earlier this week, I became somewhat agitated when I saw people criticizing tennis star Serena Williams on the internet.
It goes without saying that Serena is a sporting icon, and spectators got to see her and her sister Venus’ incredible ascent from young prodigies to tennis royalty.
Serena, who is now 42 years old, has spent most of her life in the spotlight, and as she has aged, her appearance has inevitably changed.
In actuality, she has worn a wide variety of styles over the years, including dazzling jewelry, red-tinted weaves, and beaded braids.
The famous person who was born in Michigan has not always had it easy. Not at all, in fact. “I’ve been body-shamed basically since I’ve been in the public eye,” Serna said in an interview with The View in 2018.
Even if Serena has stepped away from the court these days, her status as a legend in the sport will inevitably keep her interesting.
The interest in her only increased when she started a weight-loss program following the birth of her second kid in 2023.
Serena disclosed last month that she was putting in a lot of effort to get back to her pre-baby figure.
At the time, she remarked, “I’m still getting there, I still have a little more baby weight to come off.”
Even while the 42-year-old is still working on getting back into shape, some people on the internet seem to be more interested in her apparent facial transformation.
Serena collaborated with Vogue in March to provide fans with an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at her preparations for a Balmain fashion presentation.
Some people were compelled to critique Serena’s appearance once the clip surfaced. “I truly admire this woman, but tell me when to stop getting Botox, fillers, or whatever is ruining your amazing appearance!
Please,” someone wrote on Instagram. It’s really not required to use lip fillers. Where have her close pals disappeared to? Someone else penned. “What did Serena do to her face😮 she looks swollen,” a third person commented.
“I adore her, but what’s going on with her face? Her lips, her eyebrows, the veneers… These plastic surgeons—what are they doing? People appear more and more ominous. composed a fourth.