Serena Williams hung up her racket to pursue other interests, and she invested her time and efforts into becoming a businesswoman. Her venture capitalist firm ‘Serena Ventures’, has raised around $111 million. 80% of the investments are made in start-ups and businesses established by women and minority groups. So, when Hollywood singer and actress Selena Gomez founded her mental health start-up ‘Wondermind’, Serena made sure to do her part as well.
Serena and Selena have had their fair share of mental health turbulence, and who better to empathize with and empower the cause than these trailblazing women? Since their collaboration, their relationship has grown from strength to strength. Recently, Momma Smash showered her love on the pop star as Selena posted a strong message on her social media.
Serena Williams is all hearts for pop singer’s note
The ’13 Reasons Why’ executive producer advocates for mental health and against unrealistic beauty standards through her cosmetic brand, ‘Rare Beauty’. Selena launched the beauty brand amid a global pandemic. Despite that, the love she and her brand’s products received was massive, and Serena was no exception.
The pop star posted a mirror selfie on her Instagram account in which a note was stuck to the mirror. A mental health message was scribbled on the beauty brand’s official note. It read, “Speak Your Mind, Even If Your Voice Shak.” The ‘e’ of the ‘shake’ was invisible in the picture, but fans quickly understood the intent.
Selena’s post caught the attention of Momma Smash, and she, too, spread the message. Serena took to her Instagram story to share the words that stuck deep into her heart. The new mommy expressed her emotions by captioning the story, “Love this.” Serena constantly supports her friend, and their bond has only deepened with time.
Selena Gomez always had the backing of the WTA legend
The ‘Love You Like a Love Song’ singer-writer launched Rare Beauty’s Fall collection in June. Serena, a big fashionista with a degree in fashion design from Fort Lauderdale, was impressed by her unique makeup range. The tennis legend expressed her awe by commenting “Love” under Selena’s post.
Selena announced in June that her new album is coming soon while recording in Paris. Among the sea of excited fans, Serena, too, did not hide her enthusiasm as she commented on Gomez’s Instagram post to disclose more details. From Wondermind to Rare Beauty, the 23-time Grand Slam winner has encouraged Selena whenever the latter has announced something significant.
A year ago, Serena even gave an intimate interview to Selena. In it, she opened up about her trauma, addressed mental health issues, and how she learned to set serious boundaries while prioritizing things that matter. The depth of their emotions for each other is heartwarming, as they set an example of what women supporting women look like!