Serena Williams Rocks The Cover Of EBONY

Jun 05 | by Natasha

YBF chick Serena Williams is looking fabulous on the cover of the July issue of EBONY magazine:

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Serena Williams is bringing new meaning to the phrase “Fun in the Sun.” From competing in the Beijing Olympics to her upcoming Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the 5-foot-9 ½-inch tennis star is heating up this summer both on and off of the court. She hung out with EBONY magazine in Malibu, Calif., for an exclusive cover shoot to discuss dating, the Olympics, and how she keeps her stellar physique in tip-top condition. Offering tips on how she stays fit, Serena discusses indulging in scrumptious salads, which include feta cheese, candied walnuts and strawberries. “It’s too hot in the summer to cook, so I love to grill chicken and fish,” she adds. “I also love to grill vegetables and serve them chilled.” When asked about her romantic link to recording artist Common, Serena had this to say, “I think he’s a great guy. He’s obviously a great artist who is timeless and classic. You can’t beat that. But I have to focus on tennis because that’s my goal in life.” You know Common is your man Serena. I would be screaming that ish from the rooftops...

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by readytogohome
9:46 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="108829"]Why

[quote comment="108829"]Why does everyone hate on Serena, ya'll know ya'll wish you were in her shoes. She is a talented sister, and I give her much respect. I think it is her complexion everyone is hating on. Ya'll don't give the light skinned sisters this kind of flack, so why do it to her. I think she looks great, I wish my arms were more like hers.[/quote] You are the realest sister that has mad an honest assessment to this entry...thank you...crabs in a barrel. And I bet most of the negatives will be trying to squeeze their fat asses into a size 2 this weekend...it ain't working...Serena is bomb!!!

by Marcus X
9:46 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="109371"]Im

[quote comment="109371"]Im sick of all this light skin vs. dark skin b.s. That is not what its about , shes UGLY thatS the point , that goes for any light skin or dark skin girl. Just because a girl is light skin shes not going to automatically be beautiful. Many black guys as well as other men a women have this perception. IF YOUR UGLY YOUR UGLY AND IF YOUR PRETTY YOUR PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!![/quote] I don't agree with you on her being ugly (I think she is beautiful but again, the body is not very feminine just too muscular but a very pretty face) but I agree with you that everything does not have to be a dark/light issue! This is why the black community is so divided and what is divided cannot stand.

by goober
5:22 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote comment="108862"]I

[quote comment="108862"]I rather have muscular airs then fat fabby arms so I like her arm definision. Her arms match her body. Heck I would take her body any day fo the week. Serena you look GOOD girl, gon with your bad self. I am just saying.[/quote] OKAY!!! Me too. PS - My husband says she could get it. LOL! Yeah, I say Common can get it too.

by Ms. G
9:47 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="108825"]Is

[quote comment="108825"]Is that Ebony or King? Booty all up in our face...[/quote] why was i thinking the same thing? That Ebony done started putting butt shots on their covers! lol

by kaykay
9:48 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote

[quote comment="109074"][quote comment="108975"][quote comment="108948"]Ms. Michelle, 5'8" and 135 lbs. ...hmmm. must be a reason you're not modeling or acting or something. drop a few more pounds and you can. must be a reason you're not. probably don't have the face for it.[/quote] *yawns* Moving on.....[/quote] yeah girl cuz i'm 5'10" and 136 lbs and i'm attractive and not a model cuz everybody's not a model-duh! & everyone for sure doens't want to be an actor. we all know gorgeous or fine ppl who are regular working folks like us so don't front mr. man...it's not an easy industry to get into esp. for black women, BET just did a thing on it. i was told i look like the girl next door...now don't none of my neighbors look like me, lol, but u get the drift. i always wanted to be in a video but me real slim and my hair was natural anyways. *sigh* i'd like to be on a perm box or pack of braiding hair at least, lol[/quote] I officially hate both of you! :) I have always wished that I were taller. I'm 5'5" and I would LOVE to be at least 5'8"!

by Meyoshi
12:03 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="109390"][quote comment="109371"]Im sick of all this light skin vs. dark skin b.s. That is not what its about , shes UGLY thatS the point , that goes for any light skin or dark skin girl. Just because a girl is light skin shes not going to automatically be beautiful. Many black guys as well as other men a women have this perception. IF YOUR UGLY YOUR UGLY AND IF YOUR PRETTY YOUR PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!![/quote] I don't agree with you on her being ugly (I think she is beautiful but again, the body is not very feminine just too muscular but a very pretty face) but I agree with you that everything does not have to be a dark/light issue! This is why the black community is so divided and what is divided cannot stand.[/quote] Embrace and recognize that our skin complexion is a unique facet of our ethnicity. Not to sound tribal, but why not recognize the various hues of blackness...it's all in how you are perceiving it...furthermore, this is the history of the negroe in America...stop running from your existence. White women are placed in the same positions as well or even more so than the African American woman...clearly it's their society (media, publications, entertainment, etc.). Open Call: Sistahs get your lazy fat asses up and work it out. I don't care if you 6'6" and 105...you are a happy meal away from obesity (maybe you need that happy meal with those measurements)...seriously, it's not about skin and the effects in our community...embrace all of our unique appearances and be kind hearted to one another. Period. Love you Rena!!!

by Marcus X
5:45 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108865"][quote comment="108829"]Why does everyone hate on Serena, ya'll know ya'll wish you were in her shoes. She is a talented sister, and I give her much respect. I think it is her complexion everyone is hating on. Ya'll don't give the light skinned sisters this kind of flack, so why do it to her. I think she looks great, I wish my arms were more like hers.[/quote] I don't really think so. A light skin sister, i would say, with a similar body type is Tisha Campbell, and i would say the same thing about her.[/quote] I object...that's no where near comparison...Tisha Campbell has no ass...she's top heavy but that's clear no where near Serena in physical appearance...stop...try again. and no you wouldn't have stated the same...let's be honest about how we view our ethnic appearances.

by Marcus X
9:50 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108870"][quote comment="108862"]I rather have muscular airs then fat fabby arms so I like her arm definision. Her arms match her body. Heck I would take her body any day fo the week. Serena you look GOOD girl, gon with your bad self. I am just saying.[/quote] OKAY!!! Me too. PS - My husband says she could get it. LOL! Yeah, I say Common can get it too.[/quote] oh yes i've seen more than one guy drool over serena's body...but u know black men; often a big a$$ is all it takes, not to take away from her looks, she's cute but they'd do a doubty girl w/a big behind too quick fast.

by kaykay
9:51 pm - Jun 5, '08

She does look great & i have

She does look great & i have been saying that. On the other Serena post you would think she looks absolutely horrible by some of the comments that people have left.

by MissBama
12:09 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108864"][quote comment="108854"][quote comment="108782"]You see they had to airbrush them muscles down. Aint NO way those linebacker shoulders, and wide reciever arms are lookin that good while she's having "fun in the sun". Im just sayin....[/quote] Wow. might we have a hater in the room...loser. FYI...when you apply (dedicate) your fat ass to a tredmill and core workout plus a disciplined diet you may witness the same results...but you're not. Serena is an Adonis, a Nefertitti, a queen...bow down in the prescence of greatness. She is a quintessential modern black woman. Hater.[/quote] Oh please believe i am NOT a hater. Im 5'8" and 135 and lovin it. From all those muscles she got you need to ask yourself out loud, " do i in fact have man-loving tendencies?" From the hilarious words of my boy greg from real world, " Peasants be gone".[/quote] LMAO...thank you but no homo here darling...and because you are what you are doesn't negate from the fact that you may not be in shape...show and prove...where's the pictures? you can weight 135 and still look a mess. holla at ya boy!

by Marcus X
9:55 pm - Jun 5, '08

To each his/her own, however

To each his/her own, however Serena nor her sister Venus are Blessed in the looks Dept. Talented atheletes? - Yes.

by BEAUTIFUL ONE
7:14 am - Jun 6, '08

Serena looks really good on

Serena looks really good on the cover!!! The fact that she keeps her lips sealed about Common makes me think they are for real and not media hype. good for them!

by t.lynn
9:58 pm - Jun 5, '08

I agree with you Shamrock!

I agree with you Shamrock! Ms. Michelle you aint right, can you show a 'true' sista like Serena some love. She's a talented young, black and fabulous woman. Would you rather her go back to her 'confused' days when she was rockin that awful blonde 1980's extension braids. This chick has come a lllllllllllonnnnnnnnng way. Sista's come in all differenct shapes, complexions, and sizes. We must embrace and support our sisters!!! And be a little less vane at times, not everyone is beautiful like yourself......so her arms are a little manly, shes an athlete and perhaps she likes to work them out. Serena looks absolutely fab in this picture, finally!!! Im soooo proud!!!!

by deo
10:00 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="108815"]she

[quote comment="108815"]she looks a little touched up, but still better than that saggy boobie shot you scared me with earier in the week, YBF... and if i was playing doubles with common, i'd have ebony change my header to 'gettin did weekly by common'[/quote] Make that daily! HAHA! CO-SIGN!!

by ybf_oz
7:55 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108873"][quote comment="108825"]Is that Ebony or King? Booty all up in our face...[/quote] why was i thinking the same thing? That Ebony done started putting butt shots on their covers! lol[/quote] I agree, why do we need an a$$ shot?! It's a bit much and lacks just a little taste. Her arms do look great, I love cut arms though I do think they airbrushed them down (along with the rest of her). I just wish they woulda picked another angle.

by Lara
12:31 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote comment="109214"]This

[quote comment="109214"]This pic sickens me. Why is it that any prominent black woman has to be showing her ass in on a cover of magazine. You never see prominent white women on the cover of a magazine ass front and forward. I'm really disapointed that ebony has fallen into this new trend.[/quote] True. I always thought ebony was too classy for that.

by ybf_oz
7:56 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108890"][quote comment="108864"][quote comment="108854"][quote comment="108782"]You see they had to airbrush them muscles down. Aint NO way those linebacker shoulders, and wide reciever arms are lookin that good while she's having "fun in the sun". Im just sayin....[/quote] Wow. might we have a hater in the room...loser. FYI...when you apply (dedicate) your fat ass to a tredmill and core workout plus a disciplined diet you may witness the same results...but you're not. Serena is an Adonis, a Nefertitti, a queen...bow down in the prescence of greatness. She is a quintessential modern black woman. Hater.[/quote] Oh please believe i am NOT a hater. Im 5'8" and 135 and lovin it. From all those muscles she got you need to ask yourself out loud, " do i in fact have man-loving tendencies?" From the hilarious words of my boy greg from real world, " Peasants be gone".[/quote] LMAO...thank you but no homo here darling...and because you are what you are doesn't negate from the fact that you may not be in shape...show and prove...where's the pictures? you can weight 135 and still look a mess. holla at ya boy![/quote] You wish you had a chick like me. And there's no need to justify who i am. I refuse to post a pic so you can fantasize bout me at night. Its not good for my conscience LOL (Im sorry you asked for it)

by Ms. Michelle
10:08 pm - Jun 5, '08

Beautiful Black Woman.

by Mika
12:40 am - Jun 6, '08

She actually looks really

She actually looks really pretty. Good look.

by oHsOfAB
12:44 am - Jun 6, '08

Oh, and I just love love love

Oh, and I just love love love and love the fact thay Serena wears her OWN HAIR, even if it is 'chemicalized'. Get it sis...I'd love to start a rebellion against all these weaves and even wigs now that sistas are wearing...we are the only ones that don't love ourselves enough to be ourselves (collectively). Worldwide! Between this and the bleaching (mostly in Africa and the carribbean), we need the Serena's of the world on mag covers!

by Lara
12:45 am - Jun 6, '08

les923, Tisha Campbell does

les923, Tisha Campbell does not have a booty like that or the flat stomach and small waist. Serena has a body by the numbers. Maybe the ascendance of Michelle Obama will start a new standard -- chocolate girls are beautiful too. Let's hope.

by Abbey
10:18 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="108906"]I

[quote comment="108906"]I agree with you Shamrock! Ms. Michelle you aint right, can you show a 'true' sista like Serena some love. She's a talented young, black and fabulous woman. Would you rather her go back to her 'confused' days when she was rockin that awful blonde 1980's extension braids. This chick has come a lllllllllllonnnnnnnnng way. Sista's come in all differenct shapes, complexions, and sizes. We must embrace and support our sisters!!! And be a little less vane at times, not everyone is beautiful like yourself......so her arms are a little manly, shes an athlete and perhaps she likes to work them out. Serena looks absolutely fab in this picture, finally!!! Im soooo proud!!!![/quote] co-sign...

by Kizzy
10:19 pm - Jun 5, '08

YOU ARE SO RIGHT SHAMROCK

YOU ARE SO RIGHT SHAMROCK SOCIETY VIEW DARK SKIN AS NOT OF BEAUTY BUT PRETTY MUCH LIGHT SKIN WILL ALWAYS BE PERCEIVE AS BEAUTY AND THE LIGHT SKIN LONG HAIR/WEAVE THEY ALWAYS SEEMS TO GRACE THE COVERS OF MAGAZINES. I THINK SERENNA IS A TRUE SISTA FROM HEAD TO TOE INSIDE AND OUT AND SHE REPRESENTS BLACK WOMEN AS A WHOLE BEAUTIFULLY YOU GO SERENA FROM ONE DARK SISTER TO ANOTHER MAKE US PROUD!!!!

by critic
10:19 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108854"][quote comment="108782"]You see they had to airbrush them muscles down. Aint NO way those linebacker shoulders, and wide reciever arms are lookin that good while she's having "fun in the sun". Im just sayin....[/quote] Wow. might we have a hater in the room...loser. FYI...when you apply (dedicate) your fat ass to a tredmill and core workout plus a disciplined diet you may witness the same results...but you're not. Serena is an Adonis, a Nefertitti, a queen...bow down in the prescence of greatness. She is a quintessential modern black woman. Hater.[/quote] I heard that. Sistah is an athlete, not a damn model. At least she made her money using her body....the right way!

by hallesnewbaby
12:50 am - Jun 6, '08

Shamrock wrote: Why does

Shamrock wrote: Why does everyone hate on Serena, ya’ll know ya’ll wish you were in her shoes. She is a talented sister, and I give her much respect. I think it is her complexion everyone is hating on. Ya’ll don’t give the light skinned sisters this kind of flack, so why do it to her. I think she looks great, I wish my arms were more like hers. ___________ cosigns because they go hard on the darker sisters. for example foxy brown

by nini
10:21 pm - Jun 5, '08

Serena, does have a nice

Serena, does have a nice shape but she just a little too muscular, I know that comes from her playing tennis.

by Inmyopinion
10:22 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="109371"]Im

[quote comment="109371"]Im sick of all this light skin vs. dark skin b.s. That is not what its about , shes UGLY thatS the point , that goes for any light skin or dark skin girl. Just because a girl is light skin shes not going to automatically be beautiful. Many black guys as well as other men a women have this perception. IF YOUR UGLY YOUR UGLY AND IF YOUR PRETTY YOUR PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!![/quote] you have to be blind to say she's ugly bcos she's not...she's beautiful..... she's an athlete and she looks like one...get over your stereotypes.....she's got boobs, booty , a pretty face, d whole works and she's also more successful than you'll kost likely ever be...so appreciate and stop hating.

by temi
10:11 am - Jun 6, '08

[quote

[quote comment="109458"][quote comment="109371"]Im sick of all this light skin vs. dark skin b.s. That is not what its about , shes UGLY thatS the point , that goes for any light skin or dark skin girl. Just because a girl is light skin shes not going to automatically be beautiful. Many black guys as well as other men a women have this perception. IF YOUR UGLY YOUR UGLY AND IF YOUR PRETTY YOUR PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!![/quote] you have to be blind to say she's ugly bcos she's not...she's beautiful..... she's an athlete and she looks like one...get over your stereotypes.....she's got boobs, booty , a pretty face, d whole works and she's also more successful than you'll kost likely ever be...so appreciate and stop hating.[/quote] I Co-sign. Serena is beautiful have ya'll ever looked at her smile, give the sista a break. I am sure she has enough people hating on her because of how competitive she is. Give the sista and yourself some love, we need to stop being so superficial!

by Shamrock
12:58 pm - Jun 6, '08

That pic is photoshopped.

That pic is photoshopped. TOTALLY!

by akatastrophy1908
10:24 pm - Jun 5, '08

Ms. Michelle, 5'8" and 135

Ms. Michelle, 5'8" and 135 lbs. ...hmmm. must be a reason you're not modeling or acting or something. drop a few more pounds and you can. must be a reason you're not. probably don't have the face for it.

by Abbey
10:26 pm - Jun 5, '08

Good, I like Serena

by tealeaf
10:26 pm - Jun 5, '08

Yall know you wished you were

Yall know you wished you were half as in shape as Serena is. :) She looks great!

by kenfan4life
2:43 pm - Jun 6, '08

Photoshop works wonders...and

Photoshop works wonders...and they performed pure magic around the stomach area

by classylady
1:07 am - Jun 6, '08

This is the first pic of

This is the first pic of Serena that I actually really like. She looks great! Go head big booty Trudy!

by Dana
3:53 pm - Jun 6, '08

This pic sickens me. Why is

This pic sickens me. Why is it that any prominent black woman has to be showing her ass in on a cover of magazine. You never see prominent white women on the cover of a magazine ass front and forward. I'm really disapointed that ebony has fallen into this new trend.

by Vanity
1:22 am - Jun 6, '08

I saw this cover yesterday in

I saw this cover yesterday in the store and Serena looks beautiful on it do your thing girl.

by Dame
10:34 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote

[quote comment="108930"]les923, Tisha Campbell does not have a booty like that or the flat stomach and small waist. Serena has a body by the numbers. Maybe the ascendance of Michelle Obama will start a new standard -- chocolate girls are beautiful too. Let's hope.[/quote] and the church said Amen

by bored at work
11:40 pm - Jun 5, '08

[quote comment="108948"]Ms.

[quote comment="108948"]Ms. Michelle, 5'8" and 135 lbs. ...hmmm. must be a reason you're not modeling or acting or something. drop a few more pounds and you can. must be a reason you're not. probably don't have the face for it.[/quote] *yawns* Moving on.....

by Ms. Michelle
10:40 pm - Jun 5, '08

Yes this is the best summer's

Yes this is the best summer's best, well i dont' have to hate on her cause i have her library reading poster in my living room,Dam she look like some greens in corn bread & neck bones & dont need no tools to eat with. she is welcome at my table any time she want, but on the real side i wish she can come hee to detroit mich. at the school i work at & talk to these girls for me they just don't really understand them selves, the girl are bad off th en th e boys now days & i have a 13 year old girl she would love to meet you so about the photo it's great, & let them hate cause you just got what your moma gave you,lots of the young ladies dont have the father back ground th at other have are the surounding support that they need to make it in this terrible world,but keep on doing what you do & may the Good Lord keep on blessing you forever more,(sweet thang)

by big dog!
2:03 am - Jul 1, '08

All I gots to stay is, you

All I gots to stay is, you better it work it out Rena!

by Chaka
10:42 pm - Jun 5, '08

YOU GO GIRL! Common is so

YOU GO GIRL! Common is so fine! Serena inspires me...I'm slim but she makes me feel like hitting the gym to get more toned.

by Dominique=[♥]
10:46 pm - Jun 5, '08

Serena looks fab!

by Tiny
1:44 am - Jun 6, '08

sERENA LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. MOST

sERENA LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. MOST IF NOT ALL CELEBRITIES ARE AIR BRUSHED. WE HAVE ALL SAW PHOTOS OF THEM OUT AT THE MARKET ON A SATURDAY AND WE WOULD NOT KNOW WHO THEY ARE IF THEIR NAME WAS NOT UNDER THE PICTURE. ALSO, DON'T COMPARE HER BEAUTY TO THAT OF VENUS BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH BEAUTIFUL IN THEIR OWN WAY. STOP HATING.

by sonnie
8:07 pm - Jun 6, '08

Serena is absolutely

Serena is absolutely gorgeous. Even I as a totally heterosexual woman have to admit this . Her body is stunning, her skin, her high cheekbones, lips, she has it all. Not too muscular at all but a beautiful example of fitness. Looking at the comments it's sad and hard to believe this is a Black site. Serena is definitely someone the Black community should take pride in. She epitomizes feminine beauty and fitness. I couldn't even get mad with my hubby when he was caught staring mouth ajar. We both had to just admire God's beautiful creation.