The greatest tennis player of all time shared the cover with social media followers on Wednesday and tweeted, “This is a moment I will never forget.”
The cover photo, shot by Mario Testino, shows Williams in a gorgeous red dress with a simple neckline, gold jewelry and what looks like her massive engagement ring. Alexis keeps things chic in a white onesie alongside her mom.
These two! (Photo: Vogue/Mario Testino)
“When I first saw this @voguemagazine cover it brought tears to my eyes,” Williams said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “All Vogue covers are special but to share this one with my beautiful daughter @olympiaohanian also the youngest Vogue cover star makes it moment I will never forget.”
In the accompanying article, Williams opens up about the health complications she faced after delivering her daughter, and about the difficulties of motherhood.
“Sometimes I get really down and feel like, Man, I can’t do this,” the 36-year-old says in the article. “It’s that same negative attitude I have on the court sometimes. I guess that’s just who I am. No one talks about the low moments ― the pressure you feel, the incredible letdown every time you hear the baby cry.”
She adds: “I’ve broken down I don’t know how many times. Or I’ll get angry about the crying, then sad about being angry, and then guilty, like, Why do I feel so sad when I have a beautiful baby? The emotions are insane.”
Williams sits on the board of advisers to Oath, HuffPost’s parent company.
Head to Vogue to read the rest of the article. The magazine hits newsstands on Jan. 16.
Venus and Serena Williams with President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy.
1992
Playing tennis in Florida.
1998
At the beach in Key Biscayne, Florida.
1998
A portrait taken during the 1998 U.S. Open at the USTA National Tennis Center.
1999
In Paris on Feb. 28, 1999.
1999
Wearing traditional Chinese dresses, called cheongsam, at the players' party for the Super Power Challenge Cup on Jan. 6, 1999.
2000
At the Champions Ball after the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on July 9, 2000.
2000
At the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 6, 2000.
2000
At the Women's Sports Foundation Gala in New York City on Oct. 16, 2000.
2000
At Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year" award ceremony in New York City on Dec. 12, 2000.
2001
At the Essence Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 27, 2001.
2001
With Chris Tucker at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sept. 10, 2001.
2001
Attending the Smirnoff Ice Victory Party in Las Vegas on Nov. 17. 2001.
2002
Walking in the Super Bowl XXXVI Gridiron Glamour Celebrity Fashion Show in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2002.
2002
At the 2002 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.
2002
Walking back to the baseline while playing Corina Morariu during the U.S. Open on Aug. 26, 2002.
2003
Attending the premiere of "Bringing Down The House" on March 2, 2003, in Hollywood, California.
2003
Appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on July 15, 2003, in Burbank, California.
2003
Attending the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.
2004
Attending the CAA party at Variety's Beach Club during the 57th International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2004, in Cannes, France.
2004
Wearing three different outfits during her first three matches at the 2004 French Open in Paris.
2004
Posing backstage at the 12th Annual ESPY Awards on July 14, 2004, in Hollywood, California.
2004
Warming up in her match against Lindsey-Lee Waters at the 2004 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 1, 2004.
2004
Returning a shot during her match against Sandra Kleinova during the US Open on Aug. 30, 2004.
2004
Attending the "VH1 - Big in '04" on Dec.1, 2004, in Los Angeles.
2005
Posing for a portrait in 2005 in Los Angeles.
2005
Christening the $5,000 Evian bath in the presidential suite at the Hotel Victor on Feb. 23, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida.
2006
At Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 in New York City.
2007
Posing with the trophy in the players' garden after winning the Australian Open women's final match against Maria Sharapova on Jan. 27, 2007, in Melbourne.
2007
At MTV's Total Request Live on Aug. 28, 2007, in New York City.
2008
At the Luca Luca Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2008, in New York City.
2009
Arriving at the 2009 ESPY Awards on July 15, 2009, in Los Angeles.
2009
Attending the Gucci for FFAWN Day event alongside Donald Trump on Sept. 16, 2009, in New York City.
2010
Arriving at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 7, 2010, in West Hollywood, California.
2011
Attending the 4th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood luncheon on Feb. 24, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
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