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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Serena Williams' Daughters Team Up to Give Their Mom a ‘Fresh, Young' Makeover in the Cutest New Video
It turns out the Fountain of Youth isn't found in expensive products or treatments — it's just hiring your kids to serve as your makeup artists! Serena Williams discovered this when her daughters Olympia, 7, and Adira, 22 months, gave her a new look. 'My glam team is back! 😨😒,' Williams captioned the video of her and her daughters, who she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian. She continued, 'They have such a fresh, young look they're curating for me. Can't wait to see how this turns out! 🤥' More from SheKnows Julia Roberts Shares Rare Photo of Son Henry - & His Most Stunning Feature - on His Golden Birthday In the video, the 23-time Grand Slam champion sits at a kids' table while her daughters play with her makeup brushes and apply cosmetics from her Wyn Beauty line. She's such a good sport, just smiling as the girls poke and prod her and apply makeup with brushes and sponges. As Williams gives Olympia tips on doing her concealer, Adira finds some of her mom's lipstick and rubs it all over her face. At the end, Olympia draws stripes all over her mom's face, prompting Olympia to give claws to the camera like a tiger. Honestly, she's never looked prettier! The comments were full of love, including one from Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles, 'So cute❤️❤️❤️,' she wrote. Williams' sister Venus William commented, 'Adira in the mix!' Another person quipped, 'I love how Adira was sampling as she goes. 🤣😍❤️' So adorable! In the past, Williams has opened up about how important makeup is to her. 'My earliest beauty memory has to do with my mom,' Williams told Byrdie in 2024. 'She wore red lipstick back then and still does now. I remember playing in her makeup as a kid.' 'The way I talk to myself about beauty has certainly changed throughout my life, and it will continue to evolve,' she continued. 'Motherhood has allowed me to look at beauty through the eyes of my daughter, Olympia. We're always experimenting with makeup together, and I think about how these moments will be part of both of our beauty journeys.' And now Adira gets to join them too. Our hearts can't take the sweetness!Best of SheKnows Tween & Teen Slang 2025: A Definitive Guide to 'What the Hellyante' Your Kid Is Saying Right Now Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About
Black America Web
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Red Carpet Rundown: Simone Biles, Serena Williams, & More Slay The 2025 Time 100 Gala
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty This year's TIME 100 gala wasn't just about powerful speeches and accolades – it was a reminder of the growing influence of sports on culture. From the court to the beam and now to the red carpet, athletes own more than just game stats. They're changing the game, and nobody has made that clearer than GOATs Serena Williams and Simone Biles. Showing that Black women are leading the way, the two received their TIME 100 distinction in style. And, baby, their fits did not disappoint. So, let's get into details. Serena Williams slays the TIME 100 red carpet in a couture cut-out dress from Stella McCartney Fashion girlie Serena did what needed to be done on April 24, showing up in a sculpted black dress by Stella McCartney. The off-the-shoulder dress hugged her figure and featured bold horizontal cutouts that gave a futuristic edge while showing off her legendary curves. The multi-time Grand Slam winner paired her dress with sheer gloves and a sparkly diamond statement necklace that screamed power and elegance. The Wyn Beauty owner also brought the heat with her hair and makeup. She styled her signature honey-blonde hair in a soft half-up, half-down look. And her makeup was flawless – contoured to the 'gawds, glowing skin, and a neutral lip. Source: John Nacion / Getty Simone Biles brings medal-worthy style to TIME 100 with Oscar de la Renta Then there was Simone, the most decorated gymnast of all time and a vocal advocate for mental health and athlete safety. She was a whole moment wearing a head-turning Oscar de la Renta mini dress. The strapless nude base was adorned with an intricate black floral wire overlay that looked like wearable art. Her dress was sculpted to perfection around her petite frame. She styled her couture piece with silver heels, a sleek middle part, and glowing skin that made her look fresh and radiant. Source: Adela Loconte / Getty But beyond the slay, both women remind us what real influence looks like. Serena continues to show us how to balance ambition with self-care, from motherhood to business to fashion. And TIME said it best when honoring Simone: she's not just transforming gymnastics., Simone is shifting the culture by speaking up for mental health and athlete safety. Yes, their dresses were stunning. But the women wearing them are even more. Simone and Serena are powerful and beautiful, and exactly what the culture needs. Scroll on for more celeb looks from the TIME 100 red carpet. Red Carpet Rundown: Simone Biles, Serena Williams, & More Slay The 2025 Time 100 Gala was originally published on Source:Getty Jalen Hurts kept it sleek and swaggy at the TIME 100 gala. He rocked a taupe oversized Jil Sander suit with strong shoulders, relaxed tailoring and a slight iridiscent finish. The NFL MVP – and new hubby to Bry Burrows – paired the suit ith a crisp white tee underneath to keep it sporty chic. Black dress shoes and a chunky gold chain added just the right amount of flex. Source:Getty Abby Phillip wowed on the TIME 100 red carpet in a sleek, bright white sequin gown that totally shimmered under the lights. The dress brought classic glam with a high neck, long sleeves, and a subtle draped silhouette. Keeping it classy, she let the gown do the talking—opting for minimal accessories, soft glam makeup, and simple long wavy hair. Source:Getty Snoop Dogg hit the TIME 100 red carpet looking like a true style general. Dare we say military vibes? He rocked a black double-breasted blazer with gold buttons, skinny black tie, and sharp tailored pants. The West Coast rapper went off though with his footwear. He wore olive green patent leather loafers with a white sole we loved. His signature pinky ring and shades completed the look. Source:Getty Mickalene Thomas served power chic at the TIME 100 gala. The artist stepped out in a sharply tailored navy suit with a crisp white shirt. She topped it off with a baseball cap, statement shades, and combat boots. It's giving polish with edge. A structured black handbag completed her look. Source:Getty WNBA star Napheesa Collier scored major style points with TIME 100 . Another sports champion influencing the culture, she gave bombshell vibes in a slinky silver gown with a deep plunging neckline and open back. Napheesa showed off her curves and confidence – and the body was bodying. She paired her look with silver accessories and styled her hair in a relaxed pony. Source:Getty Gayle King is back on Earth and ready to hit A-list events! The space traveler stunned in a long-sleeve mint green gown with a draped neckline and draped design. Her dress is from Black Halo.
CNN
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
We tested Serena Williams' Wyn beauty brand. Here's what we thought
Last year, several celebrity beauty brands stepped onto the scene, including Wyn Beauty, the clean makeup brand from Serena Williams. The lineup of cruelty-free beauty products is available on the brand's website and online at Ulta, all at an accessible price point, with products ranging from $8 to $29. Housed in chartreuse packaging, an homage to Williams' time on the tennis court, the products include bestsellers, like Featuring You, a hydrating skin tint with a 36-shade range and MVP: Most Versatile Pigment, a 2-in-1 lip and cheek color. Alongside my colleagues, Jillian Tracy and Richa Srivastava, we tested top products from the beauty brand to see if they're worth the price. Wyn Beauty Featuring You Hydrating Skin-Enhancing Tint This hydrating skin tint has a lightweight and buildable formula that enhances your complexion. The bestseller comes in 36 shades, ranging from fair with warm undertones to deep with cool undertones. The tint is formulated with SPF 30 for sun protection and the brand's Unstoppable HydraComplex, which promises up to 72 hours of hydration. We all agree that the skin tint offers a surprising amount of coverage, with Tracy noting her skin tone looked more even after just one coat. I found that the level of coverage was enough to mask any discoloration and redness in my skin, while still allowing my beauty marks to peek through. The tint has a very lightweight and buildable formula that can be worked in with your fingers or with a Beautyblender. Though I found one layer of the product was all I needed, you could definitely apply more layers if desired. Its weightless feel is another highlight. Even with multiple layers of the product on my face, it still felt like I was wearing nothing. The tint leaves your skin with a fresh, dewy glow, that Tracy says doesn't look oily and 'nicely contrasts with the matteness of the concealer.' We also love that the skin tint comes in over 30 shades for fair, medium and deep skin tones. I tested the tint in the shade 315 Curiosity, which worked perfectly for my skin tone, while Srivastava tested the skin tint in shade 210 Commit and Tracy in shade 90 Reach. Plus, the addition of SPF 30 to the formula is something else to appreciate. 'As someone whose skin care/makeup routine used to be just concealer and sunscreen before heading to play tennis, I really like that I can get coverage and sun protection in the same product without adding another step into my routine,' Srivastava says. What we liked about it: The product leaves skin with a radiant finish for a your skin-but-better look. It does a good job at concealing discoloration and redness, while still feeling breathable. Besides the great coverage it provides, the large color range makes it easier to find a match for your skin tone. What we didn't like about it: I found the skin tint to be a touch oily, but because I prefer a glowy look, I don't mind. Wyn Beauty Nothing to See Soft Matte Hydrating Creamy Concealer The Nothing to See Soft Matte Hydrating Creamy Concealer has a buildable, lightweight cream-to-powder formula. Like the skin tint and the lip and cheek color, the concealer is formulated with the brand's HydraComplex, a blend of skin care ingredients including hyaluronic acid. The Nothing to See Here matte concealer has a cream-to-powder formula. It offers buildable coverage that brightens, stamps out redness and has the same lightweight feel as the skin tint. Plus, it comes in 20 shades to ensure a good match. That said, we all agree that it may not be the best option for those with drier under-eyes as it brings out texture and fine lines. 'Even though I have combination-oily skin, my under eyes are on the drier side, so I found this concealer start to settle into the fine lines under my eyes as the day went on,' Srivastava says. Tracy also notes that while the concealer was great for spot coverage, it was harder to blend across larger areas because it sets quickly. What we liked about it: The concealer works well to provide coverage where you need it. The wide color range also made it easier for us to find a color that worked well for our skin tone. What we didn't like about it: The concealer drew attention to the skin texture and fine lines around our eyes. It also took some effort to get the product to blend nicely. Wyn Beauty MVP: Most Versatile Pigment Multifunction Lip and Cheek Color This multi-use lip and cheek color offers a natural flush of color to the cheeks and lips. Like the skin tint, the gel formula features the brand's Unstoppable HydraComplex. It comes in eight colors, including a coral and rose brown. The MVP Lip and Cheek Color was one of the products I was most excited to test and it did not disappoint. The product provides great color payoff, with just a couple of dabs of the lip and cheek color going a long way. Once fully blended out, the tint leaves your cheeks with a natural looking flush, which I especially liked layered over the skin tint. While the lip and cheek color is easy enough to blend in with your fingers, it's best to work quickly. 'As with other cheek stains, this tint doesn't spread as easily as a cream or powder blush, so you'll want to be intentional with where you're applying it on your face,' Tracy says. 'If you do apply the blush a little stronger than you'd like, a quick dab of the Wyn Skin Tint to the area will help mellow out the intensity.' I tested the lip and cheek color in the shade Advance, a plum berry. Though the color left a nice berry stain on the lips, it wouldn't be my first choice for a lip product. I also applied a few dabs of the product to my eyelids but ultimately, I feel the lip and cheek color works best as a blush. Tracy tested the product in the same shade, and she says the berry color was 'softer than a lipstick but still enough to give a little bit of pizazz.' Though Srivastava felt that the shade she tested didn't mesh well with her skin tone, she says the long-lasting and hydrating formula makes it worthwhile trying in another color. What we liked about it: The lip and cheek color adds a natural-looking flush of color to the lips and cheeks. Plus, a little bit of the product goes a long way, so you'll get plenty of use from it. What we didn't like about it: Since the product is very pigmented, it's easy to end up with way too much color on your face, so it's important to be mindful of the amount of product you apply. Wyn Beauty Word of Mouth Max Comfort Matte Lipstick This buildable matte lipstick has a rich, cream formula that glides on easily and feels hydrating. The lipstick is available in 10 rich colors. The Word of Mouth Matte Lipstick has a creamy, hydrating formula. I tested the lipstick in the shade Greet, a rich brown, and found the color to be super flattering on my skin tone. Srivastava tried the lipstick in the rosey brown Explain, which she describes as the 'perfect brown, mauve shade for an everyday look.' Tracy tested the color Cheer, a warm rose, that she says she'd be 'more likely to pair with a sultry winter or fall look.' While we all loved how hydrating the product was, it's worth mentioning that Tracy and I both noted it was not as transfer-proof as the Say Everything lipstick. I found that most of the product wiped off relatively easy with a towelette, where Say Everything was harder to budge. What we liked about it: Matte lipsticks are notoriously known for being drying, but the formula for this one is hydrating and comfortable on the lips. What we didn't like about it: The matte lipstick doesn't have as much staying power as the other lipstick we tested. I also found that it didn't take much for most of the product to wipe away. Wyn Beauty Say Everything Max Intensity Featherweight Lipstick The Wyn Beauty Say Everything Max Intensity Featherweight Lipstick is a semi-matte lipstick with a lot of staying power. The formula isn't drying and feels comfortable to wear. Available in 10 shades, it also offers great color payoff. We're impressed with the lasting power of the Say Everything Lipstick, which we saw very minimal transfer from. We also love that the formula doesn't feel dehydrating. 'Despite being a semi-matte lipstick, it doesn't feel drying on the lips and glides on nicely, allowing you to control where the color gets placed,' Tracy says. 'Once I let it dry down, I forgot I was wearing the Say Everything lipstick until I caught a glimpse of my reflection.' While I wasn't sold on the color I tested, which the brand describes as a cayene, it provides great color payoff. It also comes in vibrant shades like Challenge and Shout, making it a solid choice for anyone who loves a bold lip. What we liked about it: The formula felt comfortable and wasn't harsh on our lips. The colors we tested were very pigmented, so you don't need a lot of product to get a bold lip. What we didn't like about it: The lipstick felt slightly tacky on my lips, even after letting it dry down. Wyn Beauty No Words Needed Lip Serum This sheer pink lip serum is formulated with skin-loving ingredients like jojoba oil, karite and wild mango butters. It has a glossy finish and an extremely lightweight formula that's not sticky. I found the lip serum to be relatively hydrating and comfortable on the lips. The serum has a vanilla fragrance that isn't too overwhelming or artificial smelling as some vanillas can be. I wasn't sure what to expect consistency wise, but the serum applies like a lip oil and has a high-gloss finish. I probably wouldn't reach for this product if my lips were super chapped, since I feel there are more hydrating formulas out there, but I still think this is a decent product to have on hand. What I liked about it: The product has a pleasant vanilla scent. It also has a comfortable, cushiony feel on the lips. What I didn't like about it: The lip serum promises up to 24 hours of hydration but the moisturizing factor was a bit underwhelming. Wyn Beauty Taking Shape Brow Shading Pencil This dual-ended brow pencil comes in three shades — Blonde, Taupe and Dark Brown. The brow pencil has a wax formula that includes conditioning ingredients like vitamin E and argan oil. It also has a triangular tip that makes it easy to draw and shade in brows. The brow pencil has a triangular tip pencil on one side and a spoolie on the other, so you can fill in your brows and brush the product in. We appreciated the brow pencil's angled tip, which Tracy says, 'more naturally mimics the shape of the brow.' Tracy tried the lightest shade, Blonde, and felt they 'looked fuller and darker with just a few swipes,' though she notes the color felt too dark and brown-toned for her. Srivastava tried the darkest shade, Dark Brown, and says it worked perfectly for her almost-black brows. What we liked about it: We liked the angled tip of the brow pencil, which allows you to draw fine lines for a more natural brow look. What we didn't like about it: The lightest shade of the brow pencil left more to be desired for Tracy, who has light-colored brows, and the shade range is a bit limited overall. Wyn Beauty Big Vision Lengthening & Defining Tubing Mascara This tubing mascara features a double-arched mascara brush, which helps distribute the product across your lashes. The formula is non-irritating and long-lasting. The Wyn Beauty Big Vision Lengthening & Defining Tubing Mascara gave me the appearance of falsies. While it may not have separated my individual lashes as much as I'd have liked, it did make my lashes appear longer and darker without drying them out. The product was also easy to take off with a makeup wipe. What I liked about it: I didn't have to use a lot of product to achieve bolder lashes and the formula was non-irritating. What I didn't like about it: A lot of product comes out on the brush so that's something to be mindful of. Thanks to the lightweight and buildable formulas, Serena Williams' beauty line is definitely geared towards those who prefer a more radiant, natural finish. Between the blendable formulas and functional packaging, the products are easy to use. Plus, with all the items falling under $30, it's worth giving the products a try if you're looking to add to your makeup bag. CNN Underscored has a team of writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when it makes sense to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this article, associate lifestyle editor Rachel Dennis, associate lifestyle editor Jillian Tracy and associate business development manager Richa Srivastava tested makeup products from Serena Williams' beauty brand, Wyn Beauty.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Serena Williams crip-walked at the Super Bowl because Kendrick Lamar asked her to, she says
All those fan theories about Serena Williams' Super Bowl LIX halftime show cameo appear to be wrong, according to the tennis legend herself. The retired athlete, who crip-walked during Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" verse during Sunday's big game, took part in the show simply because the rapper — who like Williams hails from Compton — asked her to. "When @kendricklamar and team called and was like 'we've been trying to do something forever, what about this? We loved your crip walk at the Olympics after you won the gold medal,'" Williams wrote Tuesday on Instagram. "I'm like Super Bowl? Are you serious? When in the world would I ever be able to dance at a superbowl? (Never) let's do it!" she said. "I knew my winning dance after the @olympics would pay off one day. End of story." Read more: Kendrick Lamar televised 'the revolution' during Super Bowl halftime performance. Here's what it meant During Lamar's buzzed-about performance of 'Not Like Us" on Sunday, the camera cut to his fellow Compton native doing the C-walk on an elevated platform placed on the field in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome. Williams' surprise appearance set the internet ablaze — much to the delight of those celebrating Lamar's "petty" display and to the chagrin of one ESPN sports commentator who put her down for "trolling" her reported ex. That all seemed to roll off Williams' back. The Wyn Beauty co-founder accompanied her Instagram post with a behind-the-scenes video of her game-day prep and other snippets from the performance, which she referred to as "the best 10 seconds of my life." Williams, 43, took heat back in 2012 for that very footwork after besting Maria Sharapova for the gold medal during the London Olympics. She did it again at Wimbledon in 2023. "Man I did not crip walk like that at Wimbledon," she joked in a separate video posted Sunday. "Oh, I would've been fined." Read more: If Kendrick Lamar calls Drake a pedophile at the Super Bowl, is that defamation? Meanwhile, her husband — Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — celebrated her performance and the meaning behind it. 'Some of y'all have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago and it shows. ...,' Ohanian wrote Monday on X. 'This is bigger than the music.' He included coverage of the backlash Williams faced then too. Netizens were also quick to suggest that Lamar masterminded the athlete's appearance as the latest coup in his simmering beef with Toronto rapper Drake. The "God's Plan" rapper, who has taken legal action against Universal Music Group regarding his portrayal in "Not Like Us," was rumored to be romantically linked to Williams in the early 2010s, and he reportedly alluded to Williams in his songs 'Worst Behavior' and 'Nothings Into Somethings." Another of Drake's exes, SZA, also joined Lamar onstage Sunday to sing "Luther" and "All of the Stars" with him. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
