Serena Williams domination on the tennis court is unmatched. But did you know that the world renowned athlete is head-over-heels in love with fashion?
Well, she is — and the newly crowned Wimbeldon champion (for the seventh time!) took a few moments before launching her latest HSN clothing collection to film an episode of Vogue’s “73 Questions.” In the 9-minute clip she talks about everything from her favorite food (tacos) to the most romantic thing a guy has ever done for her (“it hasn’t happened yet”).
But what we’re most jazzed about it is all the tid bits Williams dished about her personal style, beauty and love for fashion. Basically she’s obessed with shoes — especially Mariah Carey’s — and if she wasn’t killing the tennis game she would be a full blown fashion designer. But that’s just a taste of what she reveals.
Here are just a few of the best things we learned about Williams. Make sure to watch the entire video for more!
Her favorite piece of clothing to wear…
“Shoes.”
How she descirbes her style in one word…
“Confident.”
What’s the one look she wore that she wishes she could take back…
“So many. But I’m just going to own them and wish that I continue to wear them.”
The best fashion tip she’s ever recieved…
“Be you. Wear your style. And be confident.”
If she could raid anyone’s closet it would be…
“Definitely Mariah Carey’s — she has amazing shoes.”
How she defines beauty…
“Beauty is from within.”
If she could master any other sport it would be…
“I would do ballet.”
The song that always makes her want to dance is…
“Work” by Rihanna
Her crush when she was 13 years old…
“Those guys from Kriss Kross.”
The bad habit she wishes she could break…
“I often, sometimes bite my nails.”
If she wasn’t a fashion pro what would she be…
“A fashion designer.”
The movie that always makes her cry…
“The Color Purple”
If she were a superhero her name would be…
“Super-ena”
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