Serena Williams Poses Topless As Pregnant Goddess For Vanity Fair, And Some People Find It “Disgusting”
Worldwide tennis champion Serena Williams pretty much slays everything she does, and that’s soon going to include motherhood. To celebrate the upcoming arrival of her little one, she recently posed for the cover of Vanity Fair – wearing nothing but panties and a body chain.
Serena first met her man, Reddit inventor Alexis Ohanian, in 2015 at a hotel in Rome. After a year and a half of courtship, romantic dates in Paris, and Alexis flying around the world to watch Serena play, the pair became engaged in December 2016. The following month, Serena made the jaw-dropping discovery that she was 8 weeks pregnant – and then casually went on to win all 7 matches of the Australian Open with no one even knowing her secret.
Though Serena looks like a stunning, other-worldly goddess in the sumptuous Annie Leibovitz photo series, you probably could’ve guessed by now that, as usual, some people are still shocked by the sight of a naked, pregnant female body. For the most part, however, she’s getting the praise she deserves. See her incredible photoshoot below, and add your opinion in the comments!
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Serena Williams is 6 months pregnant, and she’s showing it off on the cover of Vanity Fair
Image credits: Annie Leibovitz
The sumptuous photos, taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, are stirring up fresh controversy
Image credits: Annie Leibovitz
Serena, a worldwide tennis champion, first discovered that she was pregnant back in January
Image credits: Annie Leibovitz
The surprise came just a month after she got engaged to her 2-year sweetheart, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian
Image credits: Annie Leibovitz
Image credits: Annie Leibovitz
As touching as Serena’s love story is, not everyone on the Internet was impressed with her photoshoot
Many commentators, however, quickly came to her defense
What do you think? Are Serena’s pregnancy photos stunning or scandalous? Let us know below!
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Share on FacebookI think it's because the west is so (relatively) peaceful/rich for so long now. People can now afford to keep themselves busy by creating new trivial frustrations which weren't even an issue/priority when your country is poor or at war. Since when is projecting what you would or wouldn't do onto other people a thing? Can't you say "This isn't for me, or "I" wouldn't feel comfortable doing and leave it at that? Why do those spoiled people have to try and change/influence other people to copy their character? Seems very nosy and egocentric. Just keep yourself busy with your own life. If it's so boring you have to continuesly judge others then get a hobby.
Personally, I don't give a damn about the photos as it is her business what she does with her body. But this comment sums up the "west" (I'll say first world) countries societal problems (most anyway) so incredibly well that it makes my head spin. Well said good sir! Well said indeed.
Load More Replies...I think the photo is well made - not too much of PhotoShop, she looks natural and really pretty. The shots are not offensive in any way. If she was photographed at the beach in a bikini, noone would fuss about how she should keep it private. I have a feeling most haters are envious little humans. If it throws you back so much - don't look... But stop spilling your poison.
Exactly! If she were at the beach and pregnant, no one would have an issue. She is a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous figure. I don't understand the judge-y nature of some people.
Load More Replies...Things like pregnancy and motherhood are controversial? Wow, Brave New World is happening.
It has become controversial to be controversial. It is also controversial, though, to avoid controversy. We are living in a world where freaking out has become normal.
Load More Replies...Holly s**t really?!?!?! Lol i get your point on insignificant news
Load More Replies...When women of colour do things white women have been doing for decades, outrage ensues. I guarantee if she had a lighter skin tone this would be trite, not controversial
People were just as ridiculously upset when Demi Moore posed pregnant and naked.
Load More Replies...Hilarious. I just can't understand why someone can take those photos as an offense . Weren't we all born naked ?
She is not naked. She is in topless, and she is covering her tits with her hands. So?
Exactly! And people here in the US would faint if they saw TV in other countries. While visiting my husband's grandparents in France we saw shampoo commercials on TV with completely nude women in the shower. And that was 20 years ago.
Load More Replies...I really hate people who treat nudity like it's controversial and will seriously harm "the children".
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Why not show it off? For those that are disgusted...here's a suggestion. DON'T LOOK!! Its that simple!
Right? It's easy to tell who has never cracked open an art history book. First page of Jansen? the mother goddess figure!
Load More Replies...The people complaining about this are also the ones that want breastfeeding mothers to sit in toilets to feed the baby. Women aren't allowed to be women, proud of themselves in all their variety of form and function. Body shaming, the male gaze, victim blaming...women are expected to be neuter or objects of sexual fascination. Serena is gorgeous, and is a wonderful example to all humans,
I think I should be allowed to take a dump in the middle of the aisle at my neighborhood Walmart. It's also a natural function of the human body, so.....
Load More Replies...I think these photos are tasteful and show nothing more than a pregnant woman on the beach in a bikini would, so I really don't see how this is offensive or disrespectful.
I say show whatever you want Serena!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show it ALL!!! It's your body/your choice and VERY tastefully done BTW. The only thing I see is beautiful dark skin and a glow! GO ON WITH YOUR BAD SELF!!!!!!!! Love, Lydia
Demi Moore did, literally, the same photo for the same magazine cover in the 90's. Anyone remember the outrage then?
There was at the time. And since then every other famous pregnant woman has been on Vanity Fair. It's nothing new know.
Load More Replies...Haters gonna hate, hate, hate hate.... Yeah, and she is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!
I am not harmed or offended by a woman sharing the beautiful changes of being pregnant.
First of all, no one complained when Beyonce did it. Secondly, we are born naked, as God intended, so what better way to show the beauty of pregnancy. She is not spreading her legs for all to see. She is not showing anymore than most show on the beach. My husband has always said a pregnant woman's body is beautiful and I agree. When I look at this photo, I see nothing but pure beauty, as it was intended to be.
And, these pictures are SO much more well done than the Beyonce photos!
Load More Replies...I understand why some female celebrities want to share naked photos of themselves, but I don't understand it for a successful and strong woman like Serena. Why? What for? If her aim is to show pregnant women can be beautiful and sexy too, she can do it without going nude, she could also instead adress many issues pregnant women around the world have to face, that would be much better mission.
Well the issue here is that people are upset with such a personal event being publicized but I don't see a problem if the woman consented.
While it IS a personal event, it's not harmful to anyone, it's celebrating life, it's celebrating a type of person and body that are not celebrate enough, and it's an event that a very large number of people can relate to.
Load More Replies...i just don't get it. 2 days ago she complained on twitter about mcenroe that he didn't respect her privacy because he made a comment about what he thought about her tennis abilities. And her tennis abilities seem to belong in my opinion to her public persona.
The difference is, McEnroe's comment was out of the blue. She's not playing currently, cause she's pretty pregnant. He went out with a comment to diss her for publicity while she was 100% minding her business. That photoshoot? Her choice. Privacy is delimited by the person it concerns. Think of underwear versus bikini. Basically shows the same things, the difference is choice.
Load More Replies...The beauty of the female body, pregnant or not, has always been the main object of art. So where is the problem here?
She shouldn't hold her breasts.. If she is naked she has to be full naked.. But naked pregnant Women photos are not New anyway.. Never understand to urge to display......
Geez, talk about attention whoring! who cares if you are pregnant? does she need money so desperately that she has to do a photo shoot like this? Believe it or not, no one cares
Her first baby! She wanted to capture the moment, and she shared it with us...I think these are tears in my eyes...thank you, Serena...looking forward to another collaboration with photographer, Annie Leibovitz, for baby pics!
Load More Replies...Foisting your opinion or taste on others cuts both ways. People are entitled to like these images but others are just as entitled to dislike them. This article has a bigger platform than any comments section so it is even more guilty of trying to foist its taste on others than those it attacks! If you allow praise for the images then you should allow criticism too. Its all a matter of taste and no-one has to have the same taste as you... Personally - I find the photos very beautiful - but we're definitely reaching peak naked pregnant celebs...
kawmsagain I agree that it's an invasion of privacy. Why don't couples want to keep these deeply intimate moments to themselves?
When I first saw the photo with her hand covering her "bosom" I thought "well, maybe she just needs the support." But then, the photo with the orange poncho suggests she gets along just fine without it. I will say that in the magazine photoshoot photos she looks like an icon - a living statue, whereas in the photos with her boyfriend, she looks like a person.
It's absolutely beautiful, people don't need to leave hate about it..
Everyone gets to voice their opinion on whatever they want. Contrary to the views on here, not everyone loves this c**p.
Load More Replies...I think americans are hung up on the human body. It is beautiful.
She is beautiful. My fav picture has to be the one of her and the daddy thou. He looks so in love, it's fantastic!
She can do whatever she wants and those people that don't like this kind of pictures, don't look at them! I don't like terror movies, and you know what!!?? I don't look at them and of course I don't start flaming...
Serena Williams Looks like PERFECTION! We should all be so lucky! Go girl!
I think they are the most beautiful photos ever, women's bodies are amazing and they are never more amazing than when they are making life!
What's wrong with a beautiful healthy mother body? She's a primal image and has been celebrated since the dawn of art! Venus of Willendorf
so......what is the problem again? From what I can understand, society is more into slandering what they do not or cannot achieve (aka serena a successful and empowering athlete who happens to be female) over their own circumstances. That is all i can get out of the tweets.
So... what? Another controversy over something stupid? Whoop-dee-doo, people still don't agree with one another, and still will argue with complete strangers about silly things, when all we really do with that is make someone's viewpoint stronger, as they feel a need to defend it. I don't get why this is news, at this point.
Well my only beef with it is that people around the world have kids every day but we all don't post pictures of it because it's our private joy and not for all the world to see
She is not usually in trashy mags, etc. She keeps her private life private, but to get an opportunity to be photographed by a legend? Why the hell not? She is celebrating her happiness. What an inspirational, strong woman. We could all learn a lot from her.
Nothing wrong with a pregnant woman nor a naked body, however I fail to understand why so many "celebrities" feel the need to publicly display their naked pregnant bodies. There is a time and place for everything but I don't believe this is the time nor the place.
Well, enjoy beautiful body shots now because after baby body is a no joke disaster for a lot of women...sagging, drooping, stretch marking in places you would never have guessed even if you are in excellent physical shape prior to pregancy.
I'm okay with her, but I find the whole naked guy thing gross no matter who's whoring it out for public attention.
Load More Replies...Both filthy rich, probably already secretly married but waiting to do public or family/friend ceremony.
Load More Replies...Why do these celebrities assume that the world is yearning to gaze upon their naked pregnant bodies? ❗❗❗ I do not understand, I find it rather disgusting . Take a picture.....take MILLION pictures of your naked pregnant body -- for your OWN eyes -- that's wonderful & something you will always want to have so you can remember but DON'T PLASTER on the covers of magazines to be sold at the checkout stands where normal average every day citizens with their children are subjected to your CRUDENESS..... forced to see something they don't care to see. Oh my ! -- I just referred to a naked pregnant CELEBRITY as crude. I am probably every thing from a racist to a baby hater. I don't care .
BRAVO. Everything that you just said. You're like, one of the only intelligent people on here.
Load More Replies...Beautiful photos Serena showing your natural beauty may god bless you with a healthy baby
Good job Serena and Annie. Go for it! You exactly got the responses you aimed for. Great art and good social jibe.
Just no. I'm 26, have no children and don't want any, and honestly find it astheticly revolting. I had respect for this woman as a role model but now I don't. This is a pointless trend. As if normalizing nude women as part of the feminist movement will help stop the objectification of women. I literally can't take the logical fallacies. To post nudes and then have the audacity To imply entitlement to positive reactions by commenting on the negitive reaction to the photos of your naked pregnant body, so arrogant.
FINALLY someone who gets it. I find it equally revolting. You've got the best comment I've seen on here. Makes more sense than everyone else here combined. You summed it up perfectly.
Load More Replies...Beautiful in every sense. A celebration of who she was, who she is and who she is becoming.
Serena is a world class athlete, and will certainly be a world class Mom. If she chooses to express her pregnancy in this manner, and you happen to believe it is offensive, then turn the bloody page. Pregnant women are stunning, and for the nine months that their body takes a new form she obviously thinks on the same line. God bless her, her husband and forth coming child. And for that manner - God Bless all pregnant woman, as their beauty shines upon this brutal world!
I'm so over sweating the small stuff and policing for others! Her body, her choice. You're upset? Don't look! You wouldn't do it? Don't! Don't want your kids to see it? Supervise them when you're out. As for me, don't worry about me, I can take care of myself.
She is at the height of her physicality! Her most powerful. And she is a professional athlete! Match that John McEnroe! Her most beautiful moment of her life. Congratulations on your upcoming union and new family! God bless.
So Beyonce can do it and people will fawn over her and her pregnancy, but when Serena does it it's considered gross? Women are beautiful and I wish people would look at naked bodies as natural, not sexualize them. All in all, she looks gorgeous <3
Beautiful picture.... who cares what other people think, don't buy the magazine if you don't like it and keep your comments to yourself. I think it is an amazing and beautiful photo.
I pity the people that find the image disgusting. Warning ...... stay out of art galleries, historical, artifact & art museums you will see more of this type of beauty. The captured image of a beautiful women in a beautiful time of her life is well ......... JUST BEAUTIFUL!
Don't pity me--I'm just fine. This is gross. Don't like it? Don't care.
Load More Replies...The pictures are tastefully done, not lewd and it shows a pregnant body. What's the problem?
pregnancy is a beautiful thing,flaunt it however you like.tbh i'd do it if someone let me.it's just i'm too ugly and my kids will die of embarrasment.
She should be proud of her body. If you don't like it, don't look at it.
I love her pictures they show beauty in bringing forth life and I don't see why other people have a problem.It's her body and if she wants to do it she can.Most of ya'll are probably haters because you know you will never be able to do that.She embraces her body and if you don't like it then turn your head the other way,sit down,and shut up.
Disgusting?? As a bloke - sorry, ‘male’ (I think thats what I still called) I find this very humanistic. Pregnacy is what is - life replicating. It’s also a proud moment in the microsm that is a womans whole life. Enjoy it, flaunt it, and love it. It doesn’t last long. Oh yes - breastfeed the baby - anywhere anytime (respectfully) the baby needs to be fed, and enjoy that too! Signed,: a bloke and a Dad.
Some people find it disgusting because it is. Just calling it like we see it. No amount of PC will make it otherwise.
Gross. It was disgusting the first time VF posted this s**t with Demi Moore's bloated hut in the cover, and it's disgusting now. The only people who want to see that s**t are the significant others and maybe the immediate family. Outside of that, it's just attention whoring at its finest. I don't care what c**p anyone wants to throw at my opinion--good for you. You keep your opinion and I'll keep mine. Would love to see the response of a big fat man on the cover of VF and whether or not people would say how beautiful that was. Sorry--some things just don't need to be seen. It's a free country--well, kinda'. Means you can look at it and BS about how wonderful it is. Likewise, I can say that it's gross, makes me want to barf, and you can shovel it if you don't like it. Barf. I like Serena and Demi Moore. I just ain't jumping on the PC bandwagon pretending to be impressed with this c**p just because everyone else feels pressured by the other sheep to decry how "amazing" this is. It ISN'T.
People make such a big deal abt pregnancy nudes well i bet like half of them ha
Have seen disgusting nudity on purpose* this is artistic, serena is beautiful , and many previous people in history immortalised beauty in a nude painting. There are differences in the various types of nude art.
Load More Replies...The only thing that's disgusting is the use of weave in her hair which is exploitative and appropriation. Otherwise the pics are cute! Normal pregnancy pictures.
No humans were harmed in the harvesting of this hair...lol
Load More Replies...Our sense of beauty is everyday becoming gross. Strip it off mentality. Guess she would have been exquisite beautiful is she had spread her legs wide open. Beauty calls for decency and nothing more!
She's stunning and what on earth is wrong with celebrating beauty and motherhood? People need to worry about more important things, like not judging people.
Her taking these photos and sharing them is no different than what most do with their let us say "EVERTHING!" and post it to social media. Most good hearted athletes and celebrities consider their fans as family.. In my opinion for anyone to call her disgusting is a bit too harsh....
Honestly, I don't give a c**p one way or the other. Her choice, who cares!
I actually feel bad for the sad, angry people that had something bad to say about a beautiful, real woman displaying the beauty and magnificence of pregnancy. I found the photos striking and gorgeous. She has absolutely nothing of which to be ashamed.
Please don't. They're not sad or angry people. Just people who don't share your opinion of this being the most miraculous thing ever. And as far as being "magnificent", no, it's just something that every other mammal on a Earth can do. Elephants are magnificent--this is gross attention seeking.
Load More Replies...Fall in love, make love, make beautiful babies, respect each other always.... Love it. Thank you Serena, you are a goddess. <3
I think its a beautiful photo of a beautiful woman doing the most natural and beautiful thing in the world, having a baby. To all the negative people out there, you dont like it then don't look
What do celebrities ASSUME that the whole world desires to gaze upon their NAKED PREGNANT BODY I just do not get it! It something that should be for their scrapbook at home or on their bedroom wall at home . I'm disgusted by it and I don't care wgat anyone thinks . This is something that is perfectly normal to want to remember so I understand it being done to have for one's own memory and to share years later with the child that you were carrying etc. --that is quite different than plastering it on the fronts of magazines & exposing yourself at check out stands ;forcing the public along with the questioning eyes of children, to be subjected to this crude display. It's offensive & disrespectful !
I thought this stopped being a controversy after Demi Moore did it in 1991. (26 years ago) Don't like it? Don't look. http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2011/08/demi-moore-201108
Nope--still gross. Guess what? We all get to have an opinion. If it's out there vein' flaunted, we're sure as hell gonna comment on it one way or another. Deal.
Load More Replies...If she were spread-eagled, showing off her chocha with the baby's head crowning, then yeah, I would be perturbed. But then again, some would say that would be a blessed moment captured on camera. Can't please everybody.
Whether married or not,if they can give a child a loving home what does it matter,and as for the photos,she is enjoying the experience of being pregnant,and why not.So all you that are condemning her photos,maybe lighten up and wish them all the best.Get a life folks.
I look at these photos without any social programming and I see divine mother's beauty expressed in human form.
She is showing no more than if she was wearing a bikini, so what if she is pregnant it is a normal human function, nothing to be ashamed of or hide. Everyone I knew who was pregnant was happy about it maybe just more inhibited about showing it nude. We each have our own expressions of doing things why must we expect others to do as you would do?
I think it's very tastefully done. Ppl are ridiculous! Our culture needs to take off their Puritan pants and start realizing their is a big difference between artful body images and porn. Nudity is not shameful. It can be art.
I think its beautiful. She is not just a celebrity but a woman. Striped down to just what she is. I personally feel the picture is a statement . There is more to her than just what know and have seen. She is real. Sharing all of herself. She is in love with her child growing inside her body. Its a beautiful thing. Its so much more than just a naked picture.
The subject is so perfect for the photograph. Annie Leibovitz is always phenomenal! Congratulations Serena for your coming baby.
Aw! I love a beautiful baby belly :-) And loving photos with the father...Dang, ya know the kid's gonna be gorgeous! I'm not famous, but when I was pregnant with my first belly and still thin and tan, having lived in Hawaii, I would have taken nude pregger pictures and posted them all over the world as well!! A huge (no pun intended :-) moment of love and pride and wonder...why not share it with the world?
I think the photos are beautiful. Shows the beauty of womens body changing as the life of her child grows inside. Haters pipe down. You don't like it, don't buy it.
Serena, Good on you. Skin is natural, we all have it, being pregnant is natural, most females will do it and most males will put them there. If you are comfortable showing your skin in a non offensive way and showing your pregnancy, I say go ahead, The people who are uncomfortable with you doing it are ashamed of their bodies and ashamed of the beautiful process of child bearing. The males who criticize are happy to do the act, but heaven forbid id they display the result.
The photo's were beautiful and very tastefully done. The body is beautiful and nothing to be ashamed of. There were no genital or nipples showing nor were the poses of a sexual nature.
So when Beyonce does it at an award show on national television its ok????
That is a perfect photo of a Nubian Amazon and haters just can't handle her strength and grace
Shocking as it is to some people, women have breasts to nurture babies. Sick that in some states, women need laws to allow them to breastfeed in public. Totally sucks!! BrEST feeding for babies. She looks beautiful. With all the violence in the world today, seeing a pregnant woman, is a beautiful thing!
I am not at all a Serena fan. However, what the hell America why are we so caught up with naked body images? This is all natural. If she wants to show her body let her show her body. Women have been criticized for the body images for so long I think it's great that she feels comfortable to do this. Good for you Serena
I am a Serena snd Venus fan! Tennis masters, the likes of which coulf only come from team USA--Venus, in her role as leader of tennis professionals, negotiated to get parity in pay for women tennis players. Women players now get pay equal to men players. What a dynamic pair of athletes!
Load More Replies...Well, because of us stupid Americans, women tennis players can laugh all the way to the bank...thanks, Venus and Billy Jean and British support.
Load More Replies...What's the big deal? People are too critical of others. I say let her do as she pleases!
If any of you office chair Jurors noticed,she is not completely naked, she has at least a g-string or thong on. Besides that, she is old enough to choose whether or not she wants to have this kind of Photo taken of herself. Feel free to scroll on past and not look at it!
I see the artistry in the photos. I don't see naked pictures of Serena Williams. As women these are the changes our bodies go through to give life. It's beautiful and that includes women of all races. She's stunning.
i think she's gorgeous & surely it's up to her to decide what she will or will not do. not everyone objects to seeing people naked & surprise! some people even think the naked body is beautiful. pregnant or not, female or male.
Lovely young woman, lovely photoshoot. What's that old saying--"We don't see things as they are, we see them as WE are." The haters have already told us everything we need to know about *them*.
I love the photos! I think it's wonderful that the pregnant body is being increasingly normalized in contemporary media because of brave women like Serena.
Are you SERIOUS? She looks GREAT! And so it's okay for Queen B or Demi Moore to pose but not her? People please get a life, get a grip there is more in this world worth bitching about that this!*Eye Roll*
It is a beautiful picture, same as the one Demi Moore did over 20 years ago, aren't we more open these days than 20 years ago. Nothing obsene here, pregnant women are beautiful. Embrace it people.
These are probably the same people who find breast feeding in public disgusting. Sigh... The human body is beautiful at any age, in any condition.
no difference than when photographed Demi Moore preg. so what big deal.
Doesn't bother me. Trouble is, it's getting boring now. They all do it. NEXT....!!!
I think she looks absolutely stunning. If you don't like it, don't look.
If the same pic was in National Geographic it would be considered Art!! Annie Leibovitz is an Artist and Serena is awesome and a good role model for how to go after your dreams a long with her sister!!! Besides she is hardly the first women to do a photo shoot like this!!! People get so easily offended these days!!!!!!!!
Honestly you people are all ridiculous and so opinionated! Who cares what you or anyone else does! It's not your life.
What is the problem? What that woman does with a camera is art. What she does with miss Williams is beautiful. I do not see any thing disgusting in these photos of life. 50 years ago they didn't want to show the bump, let alone so raw and real. Beautiful. I could see her doing the birth photos. Wow they could be fantastic..
I agree with other comment that it is no different than Demi Moore. Disgusting? F**k right off!!!!!!!
Serena Williams is a goddess. I remember in the sixties that women hid their pregnant bodies by the design of the clothes of that era. It was considered in bad taste to wear form fitting clothes when pregnant or to show pregnancy. The human body is beautiful, as is pregnancy. I have no problem with such a strikingly, physically beautiful woman posing nude during pregnancy.
There is nothing wrong with showing the beauty of the nude body. I applaud her for this. Bodies are beautiful and pregnancies are beautiful.
I wouldn't have published pictures of me pregnant, but that's just me. If she wanted to do it, then it's her choice. Why does anyone think it is their place to criticize her?
I think she looks absolutely gorgeous. Motherhood is beautiful, and it looks fabulous on her. Why should she be embarrassed? Her body is changing with the miracle of life, and I think it's an amazing thing to see.
Not offended at all. We are all allowed our opinion but remember it's just that...an opinion. My opinion...she looks amazing and why shouldn't she be proud of her changing body!
when Demi Moore did the exact same thing, no one seemed to mind. At least there wasn't the uproar seen here. Jennifer Anniston did the same, and still no one opposed her choice. So, what's the difference? The difference is this is a full figured woman. NOT a stick figure with long willowy legs and allibaster skin. These are beautiful photos so why shouldn't she show them off. When I was last pregnant more than 26yrs ago I would never have thought to wear a crop top with my exposed belly hanging over my pants as many women do today, it just wasn't done. But, because Demi Moore chose to expose herself in a national magazine it seems everyone does it these days. its no sweat off my nose and most people don't think twice when they see this in public. My suggestion is, if you don't like it, don't look. Get over yourselves and move on with your own life.
Actually there was a lot of controversy about the Demi Moore photos too. We Americans are a prudish bunch. I think these photos are gorgeous!
Load More Replies...I think the photos are beautiful, and I find her nudity to be refreshing in a world that is all too prudish at times.
I'm all for people having an opinion, but saying she has "no respect" because she's not married (yet!) is rediculous! Not everyone wants to get married. Not everyone has the option. I, personally, don't like the picture, but that's just me. I don't think she's "disgusting", or being "shameful". I think what she is, is brave, for showing her body when it's stretched to its limit (literally!). Especially when she knows that these kinds of reactions can, and will, happen. I would hope she can let these comments wash over her, and not let them get to her. But I can imagine that the ones she sees will hurt. All I will say to those hateful people is this: I truly hope you never have to experience the same kind of hate-filled, sanctemonious, trite when you post a picture of yourself. No one is making you look at her picture. No one is making you buy the magazine. Just ignore it if you don't like it, and find something more productive to do with your time.
She looks amazing. Women who are pregnant should have to hide - lets not go back to the years when they weren't even allowed in public.
It's about time people recognize this kind of beauty. You don't even have to have a great body to be beautiful when pregnant. It's ultimate.
From news photo dated 08/15/61 - Eartha Kitt, the dynamic singer, is expecting a baby in about 3 months time, but it hasn't interfered at all with her work. On Sunday she appeared on British television - and raised protests from viewers who felt she ought not to appear in such a condition. But Eartha believes that pregnancy is a normal function, not an illness. She leads a perfectly normal life... earthapreg...b0280f.jpg
From news photo dated 08/15/61 - Eartha Kitt, the dynamic singer, is expecting a baby in about 3 months time, but it hasn't interfered at all with her work. On Sunday she appeared on British television - and raised protests from viewers who felt she ought not to appear in such a condition. But Eartha believes that pregnancy is a normal function, not an illness. She leads a perfectly normal life... earthapreg...9d9988.jpg
What about all those paintings by great artists that are, in some cases, 100 of years old? If not decades. So it's a photo instead of a painting. Or is it because she's black?
She looks beautiful, strong, and graceful, there is nothing shameful about the human body, people need to get over their puritanical BS, and celebrate life
As a woman who has a grown son and also as a photographer who appreciates the beauty of the female form, these photos are beautiful, tastefully done and very artistic. I used to catch a lot of flak for the nudes in my portfolio and if you don't like nudes or are offended by nudity, then don't look! Best wishes to Serena, Alexis, and their baby!
Kudos to Serena for sharing her beauty at a very special time in her life! Photography was graceful and not a bit disgusting. Wonderful as always, Ms Libowitz!
I don't understand the offended parties?? Have these complainers never been pregnant? Serena, is a beautiful, talented, successful young woman. This is her first baby. She certainly can't hide it! This is the happiest time in life I'm sure. Success, a future husband, who is well - WOW, and a baby on the way! Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, in all it's stages. If I had been braver? I would've loved to have a nude of myself carrying one of my children! To remember that time, to see the magic of the naked pregnant body? As women we should embrace the beauty of the naked pregnant body! What we do as mothers, is not - for the weak!! I don't get the whiners passing judgement on the most beautiful time in any woman's life!
Don't remember anyone getting too upset about Demi Moore doing the same thing years ago. Why all the commotion now?
Funny it was great when Demi Moore did almost the thing but not for Serena...funny.pregnancy is all over Facebook too and no one seems to complain.....I say way to go Serena
She looks beautiful. Nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman, maybe one nursing her child is about equal. I do not understand how some people can be so judgemental about others. There is this thing called ignoring the article or the photos. IF you do not like something just close the page, it's pretty easy. WHY make negative or nasty comments just because you don't agree that the photos are beautiful?
The Puritans are up in arms! They say "don't broadcast that which nature created"! I say balderdash! A pregnant woman takes on a type of beauty unique in the world. Offer it to those persons who have open enough minds to enjoy the beauty displayed! Let the Puritans hide under the bed.
I love the photos... I feel that they take away the oppressive history of shaming women's bodies whether dressed or undressed, pregnant or not, white or of color. The pictures celebrate the greatest miracles that a woman can perpetuate... the giving of life.
Well, she's the owner of her body and she can do whatever she wants with it, if you don't like it then don't see the pics and p**s off.
Every woman is a goddess, especially when their pregnant!! Don't like, don't look!!!
I think she looks beautiful. Photos are tasteful and awesome. Demi Moore and many other stars have done this same thing and not been bashed on , let Serena's photos grace this magazine. And Serena congratulations on your pregnancy. May you have a healthy happy baby.
They are beautiful. She is a beautiful woman and the photos are very artistic ... I think they're great!
I love Serena and Venus... I especially love the way they love each other. I don't know the other family members but I just know there is a lot of love there. I love Serena's photo, I think she is beautiful. Now... that is the nice side of me... here is the snarky side of me... I think Serena should send a copy of her Time Cover to 45 and tell him to feel free to replace his fake Time Cover in the WH with her real one. :)
I really do not get what is so disgusting or controvert about the photo, which is imho really well made and beautiful. Only thing that disgust me are people who actually see this as something bad or ugly.
Serena, you are beautiful! Just ignore the jealous little trolls. Don't like it, folks, just scroll on by!
No ones jealous. You're confusing that with nausea
Load More Replies...It is sad that people, especially women, are made to feel ashamed over their unclothed bodies. Sadder still, it is mostly women doing the body shaming.
Yeah. We should all walk around naked. Especially big fat hairy men. 'Cause, you know, beauty... XD
Load More Replies...It's not being nosy when they put it out for everyone to see. I thought she was a Christian. These photos are indecent ,, no modesty at all.
No one had anything to say when Demi Moore did the same thing during her pregnancy!
Teach his own, well in her case, it's to each her own. I personally wouldn't do it, but it's her choice, her body and she will have to explain to her child, the reason for doing this. It's not an issue for me, it's her life and has to give an account to God, like all of us. Serena is simply gorgeous. Congratulations on becoming a mom, one of the most beautiful experience ever!
She has a right to show her body as she sees fit. She consented to be photographed this way and consented to have it published for the world to see. Her body, her choice. If you don't like it, don't look. You can't tell someone else to not do something because it makes you feel uncomfortable. The world isn't about just you. Why is that such a hard concept to grasp?
I think that if you don't like it, don't look, don't do a photo like that yourself and don't buy the magazine. If you want to take issue with Vanity Fair, you can do that, but you're a little late. You should have done that when they started featuring other celebrities naked while pregnant. I think maybe there might be other situations in your own life to take care of without getting into other people's lives. I wish people would stop being so judgmental. Mind your own business, please.
I don't see a problem. This celebrates motherhood and the beauty of it.
I don't find it "disgusting." It's up to her, if she wants to pose stark naked standing on her head. I just don't understand the current fad of publishing pictures of naked pregnant women.
I think that the photos are beautiful....Nothing obscene at all....Shows the beauty of motherhood!
She's beautiful! She's not the first one to pose nude for a cover and she won't be the last. If you don't like it, don't read this article or the magazine.
But Demi Moore's pregnant photos were ground breaking... Nice double standard jerkwater...
I see absolutely nothing wrong with this photo. I think it was done tastefully and gracefully. There are no "private" parts showing, no gratuitous "booby" shots. Why all the fuss? Was this much of a stink raised when Demi Moore did EXACTLY the same thing??????
Yup...the whole misogynist country was in an uproar about Demi...
Load More Replies...Gorgeous. End of story. Serena is a queen and she should do what she wants.
This is life. She is the bearer, the tree of life. There is no negative here! It is quite beautiful, a celebration!
What is so disgusting about them? Is it because it is a black woman? If so, total BS.
Nude pregnancy photos have been around forever. Yes usually it's something only for the family but these are celebrities. Honestly if these weren't in a magazine someone probably would have leaked them. Also, Beyonce had three times as many pregnancy photos and people raved about them. What is the difference?
I think that there is NOTHING more beautiful then a pregnant woman, that being said I truly do not understand why there are so many people on here making such rude comments. She is not NAKED there is NOTHING that you can see as far as her private part's. It is done with a lot of taste. She is beautiful and wants to show her beauty. I am behind her 100% and I would encourage more ladies to do the same if they so feel the need to show there beauty!
she was topless, but I don't find anything offensive about it. Weird.
(SOME) People just do not get art. Those who think these photos are trashy--what do such people think of the paintings and sculptures that fill thousands of museums all around the globe? Photography is just one more artistic medium, and Ms. Williams' pictures are like an epiphany of a new Madonna (the mother of Jesus). PS. If anyone actually LOOKED at these photos, they would see that she isn't naked.
AMAZING......she looks absolutely amazing.....true beauty of a beautiful time in a woman's life to be celebrated ..ANYONE who see anything wrong with this needs to think of their interpretation of anything less than beauty.. PURE..And Innocent ..total creation and absolute beauty WOW
I wouldn't do it, but she looks beautiful. I think pregnant women are beautiful anyway.
F**k everyone else, this photo is beautiful and the people who can't handle it should just keep quiet! Why put down such a beautiful aspect of life! keep your negativity to yourself!
Back at ya', sweetheart. ;) Don't like it, shovel s**t. I get to say what I think too, and you can't make shut up just because you don't agree with me. :D Keep my negativity to myself? Sure. As soon as VF stops posting these gross, nauseating covers.
Load More Replies...i love this photo, its very powerful.We clearly see the strength of this womans body, and the size of her belly, I think that what people have always objected to Serenas body is that she is not a dainty little flower, she is a flower , just of her owne size and power. Iwant to see more pics of all the real women and men of the world as we are not just the size 0
The body is suppose to be beautiful no matter how it looks, and growing a baby in your body is the most beautiful thing in the world. Some people thinks it's gross, are you going to think your wife looks gross when she's pregnant, better not say it to her, or for women did you think your body was gross when you were pregnant?
Bravo Serena! you are proud and you show it ! Nobody seems to remember Demi Moore doing exactly the same a long time ago ?
I do. She was equally gross. I like both of these women, but the attention whoring is ridiculous and completely unnecessary.
Load More Replies...Ok not trying to be rude but she has a nice butt :3 I have nothing XD
I have never seen such a beautiful pregnant women like her she is beautiful.
We are in the age where everything offends someone, and they'll let you know.
So many articles at the moment are - This happened, and some people on the internet didn't like it! I don't give a monkey's who did and didn't like it. Just post articles you think are worth sharing. Next article headline: We posted an article and included people's opinions, and this guy didn't like it!
That's called, "creating a discussion". Even if the comments are mainly filled with garbage, bringing attention to controversies can provoke *gasp!* critical thinking and potentially growth and evolution of opinions!
Load More Replies...What ever creator you believe in,(if you do) created the human form as a thing of beauty. These photos show the beauty of the female body and the beauty of bringing new life into the world. Instead of being offended by these beautiful pictures be offended by mass murder, Genocide, world hunger, of the fact that in North America there are people who are homeless some of them Veterans and many of them children. THAT is what is truly offensive, not these photos.
All of those things are equally offensive.BTW, world hunger is caused exactly by what's going on on the gross VF cover--or, as you put it "bringing new life into the world ." People do it every second of the day around the world, which, A. doesn't make it "miraculous"; and B. just adds to the overpopulation problem, which in turn, results in the world hunger problem that you also brought up. It's not rocket science.
Load More Replies...I don't understand, it's ok for some woman to show their pregnant photos , and it's not ok for other woman to show their photos? You people are so funny.
You're right--it's gross no matter who's doing it.
Load More Replies...awesome looks beautifull natural ..your fantastic also..god bless yall.
North Americans will always put nudity and sex in the same category cause they are sexually immature, and a bunch of whiny children. In other parts of the world where people possess a larger level of intellect nudity is just that a naked body. Just cause a person is nude dont make it sexual. There are nude beaches parks and even cafes. The human body is a beautiful thing it comes in many sizes shapes and colors. The Greeks made beautiful works of art that showed women's breasts and even male genitals, even little angels with tiny penises. I really should not have said north America cause here in canada we are not such prudes about peoples freedoms. Toronto women may go topless if they wish nobody's bothered. Women breast feed thier children all over and nobody is bothered. Grow up America your not 12 any more boobs are just boobs, a naked butt is just like a baby's butt, but bigger. Naked races take place all over this beautiful planet. Pride days are filled with nudity and skin and
i like it ok it shows she's ready to bring life into the world,knowing that she has a living baby inside
Beautiful! She's just showing her love for her baby, and wants the world to know.
The world doesn't care and doesn't want to see that c**p.
Load More Replies...Beautiful! It's just her love for her baby, and she wants the world to know.
It is her body, it is her right whether she wants to show it or how she wants to show it. Please needs to stop being a busy body and criticizing her decision. Not your body, not your business!
My business--and the world's, BTW, when she plops all of that in front of us on a friggin' VF cover for everyone to look at. Nobody's bring a "busybody" since she's all out there in the open--nobody took that pic with a telephoto lens from 5000 feet away--sorry. Also, we're free to criticize her because it was her decision to pose for that for public viewing. Her choice--fair game. We have the right to not like it. The second she decided to do that, she made it everybody's business.
Load More Replies...and why would that be "disgusting"??? because she is black, she is topless, she is pregnant or just because she is a woman? all these ideas are disgusting... oh, them believers, always full of hatred...
I have come to realize that the people that find nudity "disgusting" are the very ones that I want to avoid. Clearly, they are the ones having perverted thoughts. The photographs are tasteful and taken by an incredibly respected, talented, well know artist. If one can’t see a human body without thinking that there is something sinful or bad about it, perhaps they need to reevaluate their own morals. Both Serena and the photos are stunning.
B***h, please. No one who finds this disgusting is "perverted". What a load of b******t--just like this attention-whoring cover. If Annie Liebowitz takes an "artistic" shot of a dog turd, it's still a piece of s**t. The covers with this kind of c**p on them are revolting. Not everyone shares you opinion that this is "stunning".
Load More Replies...Ok, those comments just make me laugh....someone actually starts talking about how one should get married before having a baby? Does that woman know what year it is? Oy vey....ANYONE who finds ANYTHING wrong with this needs a reality smack upside the head. It is a gorgeous shoot and... ...guess what... Demi Moore did it first...a couple of decades ago.
P.S. I don't need a reality smack upside the head, but you need one in order to figure out your opinion is just that--an OPINION--one that the whole world doesn't obviously share. We don't have to like this c**p. Deal with it.
Load More Replies...Who cares? She was probably asked and she decided to do it. What's wrong with showing the world that you're going to have a baby? There are a lot of you out there that are putting her down for this. Topless man and it's sexy, a woman in a tasteful topless photo is disgusting? Whatever. She is beautiful and even more so now because she is pregnant. I am so happy for this family and I'm sure Serena will be a great mom. I'm also sure Venus will be a wonderful aunt. Rock that belly Serena!
She is beautiful and what is wrong with showing the world her pregnant body??? Beauty is always welcome in my world :-)
It was okay when Demi Moore did it for the August 1991 issue. So what's the big deal now? Time to get over it.
I've seen far worse. Look at the movies we see today, no one objects to them or boycotts them. I would have never posed that way, her choice, a lot have done it and probably get well paid for it.
If you could it would be done more,she LOOKS great she is happy take A look or Don't !
I think that it's no different than anyone else that has done it. Me personally, I don't have enough self confidence to do it. This is not the first time someone has done this and I'm sure it won't be the last. If you are comfortable then do what you want screw everyone else.
I can't believe these comments! I believe Adam and Eve are depicted wearing less than what she is in these photos. She isn't showing any parts that should be typically covered up. I would like to know if any of these commenters also have anything to say about large men with breasts forgoing shirts in summer? I find it so sad that people can't appreciate the beauty in these photos. I would suspect it stems from their own insecurities.
Nope. No insecurities here. I just wanna barf looking at that. Do you find large shirtless men with breasts equally beautiful? Because if not, you're no different from anyone else on here with negative comments about this c**p. Guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and not everyone beholds this as beauty.
Load More Replies...Ahh, yes. The prevalent view here in the west that naked bodies are inherently sinful and gross. You can't see anything, it's all done very tastefully, and it shows off her beautiful, goddess-like body (I've always thought that she was goddess-like though :) ). I somehow doubt this would be such an issue if she wasn't a black woman. This is art, people! Can we all just stop policing women's bodies? Can women just be allowed to exist without having every aspect of our appearance constantly judged and sexualized? Because that would be great.
I call b******t. 1.You obviously weren't around when Demi Moore pulled this s**t--I was, and there was plenty of controversy over it. 2."We" can have opinions on anything we want when it's shoved down our throats in public---intended specifically FOR the scrutiny of the public. She was no doubt fully aware of possible negative reactions, so it shouldn't be upset over them, and anyone who doesn't want to be judged doesn't purposely pose knocked up and naked on aVF cover. 3. Art is subjective. Just because you think it's art doesn't make it art. It's not art from my viewpoint--I see it as attention-whoring courtesy of Annie Liebowitz. Half of her work is done for the sake of notoriety. This is no different. Can maybe these people stop flaunting this c**p and forcing everyone to say how "wonderful & (gag) beautiful" it is? Because that would be great. ;)
Load More Replies...A beautiful interpretation of one of the many wonders of nature.
The "wonder" of it is nothing special -- every mammal on the planet does it.
Load More Replies...But you know, if Beyonce did it, she'd be an amazing artist who looks like a f*****g Goddess. Get the f**k over yourself. How does her pictures in a magazine effect you? It really doesn't. You don't like it, don't buy the f*****g magazine. Walk away from it. Lord have mercy. There's a difference between being nude for the art of it, or being nude to be sexual. Our body is art. God sculpted every single one of us and made us who we are. In all reality though, she looks beautiful and I support her decision in posing for this magazine. She looks good and she posed for it in a ARTISTIC way, not to be sexual and get men to try and screw her. She's not a whore, so don't make her out to be.
I'm pushing 70 and was amazed to see the absolute beauty of Serena and her pride in her pregnancy. Thank you so much for sharing. With so much porn these days it's refreshing to see one of God's greatest miracles displayed so refreshingly.
I think the photos celebrating her pending motherhood are beautiful, just as Demi Moore's were. Why is it anyone else's business? Don't like the cover, either don't buy the magazine or tear the cover off after you do. Oh... and grow up.
1. They've made it EVERONES' business by posing on the VF cover naked and bloated like a beached whale for Annie Liebowitz. They've made sure of it. It's called bring an attention whore. 2. You can't escape the cover in the checkout lane st the grocery store. No one wants to see tgstvgross shut no matter who it is.
Load More Replies...Think she looks amazing and beautiful. The natural wonder of reproduction in a marvellous dark skinned lady. Good luck Serena!!
Y'all need to get over bodies when they're not fully clothed. It isn't that big a deal. Honest. We're all naked at one point or another. Some are more comfortable with it than others and there's nothing wrong with that.
It's a free country. She looks amazing in her pregnancy. She's got the guts to pull off what most wouldn't even fathom. This old world BS has to go. Get with the times you crybabies and STFU.
Yup--it's a free country. So YOU can SHUT THE F**K UP, because I too get to express how disgusting this is. If you don't like it, move to another country. The reason other people don't do this isn't because they don't have guts--it's because they have CLASS. That's something all of these beached-whale attention whiting celebrities sorely lack. I f*****g HATE you little snowflakes snd all your b******t political correctness. It's almost as barf-inducing as this VF cover.
Load More Replies...Why is it disgusting, Demi Moore did it on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2001 (16 freaking years ago) and she was "Brave" for doing it then. Jessica Simpson did it, so have a handful of other celebrities. Get over it, she's a beautiful woman and it's not like she was the first to do it.
I think she looks like a Goddess! Seems to me Demi Moore naked and pregnant got a lot better press...hmm wonder why?
You're so stupid. Demi got s**t for it too--I have no idea why all you idiots keep saying she didn't, other than the fact that you're only puking back something you heard and we're never actually around at the time. I was--and there WAS a ton of c**p about it then as well. Spare me the race card b******t. They're both gross.
Load More Replies...Serena is a godess indeed. And so proud of her pregnancy as any happy mother-to-be. So, what is all this fuss about her? She looks radiant. I myself had my shots during pregnancy and my husband and I still love them and have them at sight at home and everyone coming to visit us likes them, after almost 25 years. Serena's photos will be her most cherished souvenirs.
Serena...So Happy for you..the Love of your life AND a Baby!!! You are a Very Special person any day of the week...Love your photo shoot...There's a lot of work put into that Extremely Healthy Body!!! Fabulous!
She looks completely gorgeous, in love and happy. We need more of this . Xx
Why is it ok for Demi moor to do it and not Serena, and that was years ago........get a life everyone, and if you don't like it.......don't look.
A beautiful, strong, accomplished woman; she does not need anyone's approval. The photos are beautiful. Naysayers, p**s off!
In any other part of the world, this would be beautiful. This would be art. Get over it people and don't judge others. You don't have that right.
When Demi Moore did it (with the same photographer, I might add), she was brave and beautiful. Serena does it and it's disgusting? I love a good hypocrisy.
Honestly, I think Serena looks beautiful! If she wants to show off herself, then she should be allowed. If it were a white woman posing, no one would have a problem with it. Just making a point. Keep looking great Serena!
Covers are designed to create controversy, its what sells magazines; but is this really that controversial? Here is a confident woman, something we all should be, who wants to share in her happiness with the world and to celebrate the female form at its purest and most beautiful state, the greatest gift we can be a part of, bringing life into this world. Considering the political climate in this country where men are doing their best to take away basic rights from woman all over again (not that I want to make this a political post), the bottom line is that it was her decision. So either take it at face value or move on.
First off, that photo of her husband behind her, cradling the baby bump is amazing! That should be cherished by their family forever. Second, I can see both sides of this. I'm a maternity photographer, and posing nude is becoming popular (people ask for it). Would I ever personally do it though, no. Should I care the slightest if others do... No.
There is nothing wrong with the human body. I don't think we should spread eagle for everyone to see but tasteful photos are great.
I looked at these pix and my first thought was "this woman is probably the most athletic, in shape woman we'll ever see in these type photos. Nothing is showing, except a baby bump and her butt. I don't see anything wrong with this. Some people just have to make a big deal out of anything.
So we are going to criticize a woman for doing whatever she feels doing with her body? Showing something natural to the public? I get it, the baby can't decide if it want to be shown or not, thats why we shouldn't post pics of kids on facebook for example, but these pictures aren't showing the baby, just the soon to bee mother, who is grown up enghut to decide wheter or not she will show her pregnant body. Sorry for the possibly bad english
It's a shame so many people wake up everyday to find something to b***h about. They complain about her winning as much as she has,then it's her enthusiasm on the court,then it's what she said about their criticism,then it gets to questioning her womanhood and now they can't handle that she's happy to be engaged and expecting a child,as if they think she needs to ask them for permission to just be... If they don't like the cover of Vanity Fair, maybe they ought to just turn the page when they want to read the magazine, assuming they can read at all. These sound more like Trump supporters,so they probably can't read anyway and all they can do is look at the pictures.
A photograph immortalized a second in time forever. Don't nag about what is appropriate oresponse not about someone else's body unless you are their mother.
Pregnant women need to be seen, accepted, loved and supported . i particularly like the photos with her partner for that reason. We create the social environment for each other. As a woman I would prefer to be welcomed, accepted, respected.
I find these pictures more natural and less damaging than most fashion photos. She stands strong as a champion of her woman's life and I thank her as an already public figure for visibly loving herself and celebrating this aspect of her real life.
Quite a few of these negative comments mention the word respect usually in the context of self respect. This lady along with the photographer, the magazine and most of the people who have viewed the pictures seem to have respect for the subject of those pictures those that are really negative are the ones with a lack of respect. A lack of respect for a woman's right to choose what she does with her own body, for the artistry in these beautiful images, for the changes the body of a woman goes through when in the process of doing one of the most important things it can ever do, producing a new human being. The list could go on and on.....
Humans are born naked. Before clothing was invented we walked around naked. Just because society says it's taboo or w/e does not make it any less natural or beautiful. All of you who think it is something to be ashamed of must look really nasty naked and have to make others feel the same way you do.
i really don't know what the fuss is about . i saw a lady in a pink bikini was thrown out of the pool and then there a motherhood picture, why are people being so judgemental?
WTF is wrong with all you people? We were not put on this planet with clothing. We are born naked. It's completely natural and just because society has said otherwise since the invention of clothing doesn't make it any less natural. All you people who think being naked is something to be ashamed of must really look gross when you look at yourselves in a mirror and have to make everyone else think they do too. Shame on all of you for thinking that especially those who believe in a GOD cause he created all of you WITHOUT clothing on.
Nothing wrong with the pics at all...She's a strong, beautiful, pregnant woman... nothing offensive about them. Very tastefully done, actually :)
# of people who were harmed by serena doing these photo shots? .....ZERO.
I think the photos of Serena are beautiful, its no different that the other celebrity's such has Beyonce , Demi moore, Natalie Portman just to mention a few, showing the world their beautiful baby bump. Let her enjoy her pregnancy in peace.
i am shocked at the stir this is causing. nobody complained when demi moore did it
I think that she looks amazing and who ever haves a problem can just deal with it.....
Were these same people bashing Demi Moore when she was pregnant and baked on a magazine cover? To each their own. I think its beautiful💕
Absolutely pure Expression of Art, Courage and being a Woman. I see a woman to be a mother. Bravo Serena.
I think she is an absolute magnificent beauty🌹the portrait of a woman in the the most perfect sense. May they be blessed in everyway.💝
I think she's gorgeous. Who effen cares what the uptight hates say. Good for her
Was it really that long ago that Demi Moore appeared on the covers of magazines in virtually the same pose as Serena? Where was the moral outrage then? Could the difference be as simple as that one woman is white and the other black ?
American memories are either very short or a whole different standard is being applied to a famous black woman...Where was all this moral outrage when famous white woman, Demi Moore appeared in virtually the same pose on the cover of a magazine? "Groundbreaking", "work of art" we're some of the descriptions of Demi's naked image. I can only think of one reason that Serena's pictures are not similarly admired!!
She is beautiful. The uptight, repressed folks who are complaining need therapy to come to grips with their humanity...
Don't like it? ..... Don't look and keep your negative comments to yourself.
Beautiful! Loving one's self and loving other's is the greatest gift one can give to one's self and others. More people to be comfortable within and outside of one's self!
Does anyone else think it's amazing that they didn't photoshop the hell out of her natural skin texture and imperfections? She looks like a REAL woman here.
I can appreciate one of the fittest female bodies in the world as beautiful, and yes, pregnant. Demi Moore did a cover like this ~30 years ago and it was equally shocking to those who can't fathom the human body.
I don't see anything wrong with these or what she did. I think a lot of people are just jealous of her fame, money and beauty. The west needs to lighten up and realize there is nothing wrong with seeing the nude human body. Look at art from the Renaissance. It's full of nudes and nobody is yelling about it being disgusting. They really need to get over their hang ups when it comes to nude images. If you don't like it, don't look. It's that simple.
I hate to break the news to you whining ladies but this IS the 21st Century; not 1950. Most of us have grown beyond being owned and ruled by men. I find this picture and Demi Moore's picture absolutely beautiful. Why, because I am looking at the beauty of God's gift that she is carrying. I feel many of you just thought of "oh what will the men think". Well hell, Daisy Mae - we all know what they think, so let them. Now go pull up your big girl panties and try to keep up.
Everybody has their own opinion and that's okay. That being said, IT'S HER LIFE. If she wants to pose naked to show off the beauty of pregnancy, then she should be able to do it without hate, because she doesn't deserve it. If you don't like it, or would never be bold enough to pose like that, fine. Nobody'll hate you for that. But again, it's her life, and she should be able to do whatever the hell she wants. If you don't like it, don't look at it. So bottom line is, you don't have to like it, but you have to respect her and her choices.
her face is ugly. that being said i think the pictures from her neck down are beautiful. shes just expressing her beautiful black african goddess dark black ebony body. Aside from her face i see nothing wrong with it. its actually nice to look at. its different. so everyone needs to stop being snow flakes and enjoy the art she feels passionately to express
it might be natural but i dont care if you was to stip she should have just stuck with tennis and kept her naked a*s behind cosed doors as not everyone wants to see this s**t
Well, you don't have to look at it if you don't like it lol!
Load More Replies...Are we not now beyond being shocked by these sorts of pictures from "celebrities" Personally I have no strong opinion either way,I just don't really pay them attention any more. Yes I know by commenting I am paying attention but I am sure you know what I mean :)
Some people can't NOT have an opinion about something. They are compelled to have an opinion about EVERYTHING and ventilate it. In reality often they are people who are very insecure and also criticize themselves very harshly.
Load More Replies...Why is all I want to know!! What could possibly motivate a pregnant woman to expose his nakedness?!? The child will see nude pictures of their mother that were exposed to the world. Will the child be proud or shamed?!? I'm not judging her I simply do not understand why any woman would choose to do it. God will judge her that is His job.
The child will see their mother naked long before they can ever start to understand that pictures of nakedness might be bad in any way. And knowing her, I'm very certain that her children will be proud of her. It comes from education, see, and respecting a woman beyond her body and what she chooses to show to the world or no is the kind of things that smart people teach their kids.
Load More Replies...Not quite sure why people are finding these photo's disgusting!?! Fat people squeezing into leggings & wearing them in public is far more disgusting than any of these! Just sayin!!!
You know what's even more disgusting? Your judgement on fat people!
Load More Replies...According to your standards, but clearly, not to most people's.
Load More Replies...And you, complaining about women, complaining about women LOL!
Load More Replies...I think it's because the west is so (relatively) peaceful/rich for so long now. People can now afford to keep themselves busy by creating new trivial frustrations which weren't even an issue/priority when your country is poor or at war. Since when is projecting what you would or wouldn't do onto other people a thing? Can't you say "This isn't for me, or "I" wouldn't feel comfortable doing and leave it at that? Why do those spoiled people have to try and change/influence other people to copy their character? Seems very nosy and egocentric. Just keep yourself busy with your own life. If it's so boring you have to continuesly judge others then get a hobby.
Personally, I don't give a damn about the photos as it is her business what she does with her body. But this comment sums up the "west" (I'll say first world) countries societal problems (most anyway) so incredibly well that it makes my head spin. Well said good sir! Well said indeed.
Load More Replies...I think the photo is well made - not too much of PhotoShop, she looks natural and really pretty. The shots are not offensive in any way. If she was photographed at the beach in a bikini, noone would fuss about how she should keep it private. I have a feeling most haters are envious little humans. If it throws you back so much - don't look... But stop spilling your poison.
Exactly! If she were at the beach and pregnant, no one would have an issue. She is a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous figure. I don't understand the judge-y nature of some people.
Load More Replies...Things like pregnancy and motherhood are controversial? Wow, Brave New World is happening.
It has become controversial to be controversial. It is also controversial, though, to avoid controversy. We are living in a world where freaking out has become normal.
Load More Replies...Holly s**t really?!?!?! Lol i get your point on insignificant news
Load More Replies...When women of colour do things white women have been doing for decades, outrage ensues. I guarantee if she had a lighter skin tone this would be trite, not controversial
People were just as ridiculously upset when Demi Moore posed pregnant and naked.
Load More Replies...Hilarious. I just can't understand why someone can take those photos as an offense . Weren't we all born naked ?
She is not naked. She is in topless, and she is covering her tits with her hands. So?
Exactly! And people here in the US would faint if they saw TV in other countries. While visiting my husband's grandparents in France we saw shampoo commercials on TV with completely nude women in the shower. And that was 20 years ago.
Load More Replies...I really hate people who treat nudity like it's controversial and will seriously harm "the children".
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. Why not show it off? For those that are disgusted...here's a suggestion. DON'T LOOK!! Its that simple!
Right? It's easy to tell who has never cracked open an art history book. First page of Jansen? the mother goddess figure!
Load More Replies...The people complaining about this are also the ones that want breastfeeding mothers to sit in toilets to feed the baby. Women aren't allowed to be women, proud of themselves in all their variety of form and function. Body shaming, the male gaze, victim blaming...women are expected to be neuter or objects of sexual fascination. Serena is gorgeous, and is a wonderful example to all humans,
I think I should be allowed to take a dump in the middle of the aisle at my neighborhood Walmart. It's also a natural function of the human body, so.....
Load More Replies...I think these photos are tasteful and show nothing more than a pregnant woman on the beach in a bikini would, so I really don't see how this is offensive or disrespectful.
I say show whatever you want Serena!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show it ALL!!! It's your body/your choice and VERY tastefully done BTW. The only thing I see is beautiful dark skin and a glow! GO ON WITH YOUR BAD SELF!!!!!!!! Love, Lydia
Demi Moore did, literally, the same photo for the same magazine cover in the 90's. Anyone remember the outrage then?
There was at the time. And since then every other famous pregnant woman has been on Vanity Fair. It's nothing new know.
Load More Replies...Haters gonna hate, hate, hate hate.... Yeah, and she is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!
I am not harmed or offended by a woman sharing the beautiful changes of being pregnant.
First of all, no one complained when Beyonce did it. Secondly, we are born naked, as God intended, so what better way to show the beauty of pregnancy. She is not spreading her legs for all to see. She is not showing anymore than most show on the beach. My husband has always said a pregnant woman's body is beautiful and I agree. When I look at this photo, I see nothing but pure beauty, as it was intended to be.
And, these pictures are SO much more well done than the Beyonce photos!
Load More Replies...I understand why some female celebrities want to share naked photos of themselves, but I don't understand it for a successful and strong woman like Serena. Why? What for? If her aim is to show pregnant women can be beautiful and sexy too, she can do it without going nude, she could also instead adress many issues pregnant women around the world have to face, that would be much better mission.
Well the issue here is that people are upset with such a personal event being publicized but I don't see a problem if the woman consented.
While it IS a personal event, it's not harmful to anyone, it's celebrating life, it's celebrating a type of person and body that are not celebrate enough, and it's an event that a very large number of people can relate to.
Load More Replies...i just don't get it. 2 days ago she complained on twitter about mcenroe that he didn't respect her privacy because he made a comment about what he thought about her tennis abilities. And her tennis abilities seem to belong in my opinion to her public persona.
The difference is, McEnroe's comment was out of the blue. She's not playing currently, cause she's pretty pregnant. He went out with a comment to diss her for publicity while she was 100% minding her business. That photoshoot? Her choice. Privacy is delimited by the person it concerns. Think of underwear versus bikini. Basically shows the same things, the difference is choice.
Load More Replies...The beauty of the female body, pregnant or not, has always been the main object of art. So where is the problem here?
She shouldn't hold her breasts.. If she is naked she has to be full naked.. But naked pregnant Women photos are not New anyway.. Never understand to urge to display......
Geez, talk about attention whoring! who cares if you are pregnant? does she need money so desperately that she has to do a photo shoot like this? Believe it or not, no one cares
Her first baby! She wanted to capture the moment, and she shared it with us...I think these are tears in my eyes...thank you, Serena...looking forward to another collaboration with photographer, Annie Leibovitz, for baby pics!
Load More Replies...Foisting your opinion or taste on others cuts both ways. People are entitled to like these images but others are just as entitled to dislike them. This article has a bigger platform than any comments section so it is even more guilty of trying to foist its taste on others than those it attacks! If you allow praise for the images then you should allow criticism too. Its all a matter of taste and no-one has to have the same taste as you... Personally - I find the photos very beautiful - but we're definitely reaching peak naked pregnant celebs...
kawmsagain I agree that it's an invasion of privacy. Why don't couples want to keep these deeply intimate moments to themselves?
When I first saw the photo with her hand covering her "bosom" I thought "well, maybe she just needs the support." But then, the photo with the orange poncho suggests she gets along just fine without it. I will say that in the magazine photoshoot photos she looks like an icon - a living statue, whereas in the photos with her boyfriend, she looks like a person.
It's absolutely beautiful, people don't need to leave hate about it..
Everyone gets to voice their opinion on whatever they want. Contrary to the views on here, not everyone loves this c**p.
Load More Replies...I think americans are hung up on the human body. It is beautiful.
She is beautiful. My fav picture has to be the one of her and the daddy thou. He looks so in love, it's fantastic!
She can do whatever she wants and those people that don't like this kind of pictures, don't look at them! I don't like terror movies, and you know what!!?? I don't look at them and of course I don't start flaming...
Serena Williams Looks like PERFECTION! We should all be so lucky! Go girl!
I think they are the most beautiful photos ever, women's bodies are amazing and they are never more amazing than when they are making life!
What's wrong with a beautiful healthy mother body? She's a primal image and has been celebrated since the dawn of art! Venus of Willendorf
so......what is the problem again? From what I can understand, society is more into slandering what they do not or cannot achieve (aka serena a successful and empowering athlete who happens to be female) over their own circumstances. That is all i can get out of the tweets.
So... what? Another controversy over something stupid? Whoop-dee-doo, people still don't agree with one another, and still will argue with complete strangers about silly things, when all we really do with that is make someone's viewpoint stronger, as they feel a need to defend it. I don't get why this is news, at this point.
Well my only beef with it is that people around the world have kids every day but we all don't post pictures of it because it's our private joy and not for all the world to see
She is not usually in trashy mags, etc. She keeps her private life private, but to get an opportunity to be photographed by a legend? Why the hell not? She is celebrating her happiness. What an inspirational, strong woman. We could all learn a lot from her.
Nothing wrong with a pregnant woman nor a naked body, however I fail to understand why so many "celebrities" feel the need to publicly display their naked pregnant bodies. There is a time and place for everything but I don't believe this is the time nor the place.
Well, enjoy beautiful body shots now because after baby body is a no joke disaster for a lot of women...sagging, drooping, stretch marking in places you would never have guessed even if you are in excellent physical shape prior to pregancy.
I'm okay with her, but I find the whole naked guy thing gross no matter who's whoring it out for public attention.
Load More Replies...Both filthy rich, probably already secretly married but waiting to do public or family/friend ceremony.
Load More Replies...Why do these celebrities assume that the world is yearning to gaze upon their naked pregnant bodies? ❗❗❗ I do not understand, I find it rather disgusting . Take a picture.....take MILLION pictures of your naked pregnant body -- for your OWN eyes -- that's wonderful & something you will always want to have so you can remember but DON'T PLASTER on the covers of magazines to be sold at the checkout stands where normal average every day citizens with their children are subjected to your CRUDENESS..... forced to see something they don't care to see. Oh my ! -- I just referred to a naked pregnant CELEBRITY as crude. I am probably every thing from a racist to a baby hater. I don't care .
BRAVO. Everything that you just said. You're like, one of the only intelligent people on here.
Load More Replies...Beautiful photos Serena showing your natural beauty may god bless you with a healthy baby
Good job Serena and Annie. Go for it! You exactly got the responses you aimed for. Great art and good social jibe.
Just no. I'm 26, have no children and don't want any, and honestly find it astheticly revolting. I had respect for this woman as a role model but now I don't. This is a pointless trend. As if normalizing nude women as part of the feminist movement will help stop the objectification of women. I literally can't take the logical fallacies. To post nudes and then have the audacity To imply entitlement to positive reactions by commenting on the negitive reaction to the photos of your naked pregnant body, so arrogant.
FINALLY someone who gets it. I find it equally revolting. You've got the best comment I've seen on here. Makes more sense than everyone else here combined. You summed it up perfectly.
Load More Replies...Beautiful in every sense. A celebration of who she was, who she is and who she is becoming.
Serena is a world class athlete, and will certainly be a world class Mom. If she chooses to express her pregnancy in this manner, and you happen to believe it is offensive, then turn the bloody page. Pregnant women are stunning, and for the nine months that their body takes a new form she obviously thinks on the same line. God bless her, her husband and forth coming child. And for that manner - God Bless all pregnant woman, as their beauty shines upon this brutal world!
I'm so over sweating the small stuff and policing for others! Her body, her choice. You're upset? Don't look! You wouldn't do it? Don't! Don't want your kids to see it? Supervise them when you're out. As for me, don't worry about me, I can take care of myself.
She is at the height of her physicality! Her most powerful. And she is a professional athlete! Match that John McEnroe! Her most beautiful moment of her life. Congratulations on your upcoming union and new family! God bless.
So Beyonce can do it and people will fawn over her and her pregnancy, but when Serena does it it's considered gross? Women are beautiful and I wish people would look at naked bodies as natural, not sexualize them. All in all, she looks gorgeous <3
Beautiful picture.... who cares what other people think, don't buy the magazine if you don't like it and keep your comments to yourself. I think it is an amazing and beautiful photo.
I pity the people that find the image disgusting. Warning ...... stay out of art galleries, historical, artifact & art museums you will see more of this type of beauty. The captured image of a beautiful women in a beautiful time of her life is well ......... JUST BEAUTIFUL!
Don't pity me--I'm just fine. This is gross. Don't like it? Don't care.
Load More Replies...The pictures are tastefully done, not lewd and it shows a pregnant body. What's the problem?
pregnancy is a beautiful thing,flaunt it however you like.tbh i'd do it if someone let me.it's just i'm too ugly and my kids will die of embarrasment.
She should be proud of her body. If you don't like it, don't look at it.
I love her pictures they show beauty in bringing forth life and I don't see why other people have a problem.It's her body and if she wants to do it she can.Most of ya'll are probably haters because you know you will never be able to do that.She embraces her body and if you don't like it then turn your head the other way,sit down,and shut up.
Disgusting?? As a bloke - sorry, ‘male’ (I think thats what I still called) I find this very humanistic. Pregnacy is what is - life replicating. It’s also a proud moment in the microsm that is a womans whole life. Enjoy it, flaunt it, and love it. It doesn’t last long. Oh yes - breastfeed the baby - anywhere anytime (respectfully) the baby needs to be fed, and enjoy that too! Signed,: a bloke and a Dad.
Some people find it disgusting because it is. Just calling it like we see it. No amount of PC will make it otherwise.
Gross. It was disgusting the first time VF posted this s**t with Demi Moore's bloated hut in the cover, and it's disgusting now. The only people who want to see that s**t are the significant others and maybe the immediate family. Outside of that, it's just attention whoring at its finest. I don't care what c**p anyone wants to throw at my opinion--good for you. You keep your opinion and I'll keep mine. Would love to see the response of a big fat man on the cover of VF and whether or not people would say how beautiful that was. Sorry--some things just don't need to be seen. It's a free country--well, kinda'. Means you can look at it and BS about how wonderful it is. Likewise, I can say that it's gross, makes me want to barf, and you can shovel it if you don't like it. Barf. I like Serena and Demi Moore. I just ain't jumping on the PC bandwagon pretending to be impressed with this c**p just because everyone else feels pressured by the other sheep to decry how "amazing" this is. It ISN'T.
People make such a big deal abt pregnancy nudes well i bet like half of them ha
Have seen disgusting nudity on purpose* this is artistic, serena is beautiful , and many previous people in history immortalised beauty in a nude painting. There are differences in the various types of nude art.
Load More Replies...The only thing that's disgusting is the use of weave in her hair which is exploitative and appropriation. Otherwise the pics are cute! Normal pregnancy pictures.
No humans were harmed in the harvesting of this hair...lol
Load More Replies...Our sense of beauty is everyday becoming gross. Strip it off mentality. Guess she would have been exquisite beautiful is she had spread her legs wide open. Beauty calls for decency and nothing more!
She's stunning and what on earth is wrong with celebrating beauty and motherhood? People need to worry about more important things, like not judging people.
Her taking these photos and sharing them is no different than what most do with their let us say "EVERTHING!" and post it to social media. Most good hearted athletes and celebrities consider their fans as family.. In my opinion for anyone to call her disgusting is a bit too harsh....
Honestly, I don't give a c**p one way or the other. Her choice, who cares!
I actually feel bad for the sad, angry people that had something bad to say about a beautiful, real woman displaying the beauty and magnificence of pregnancy. I found the photos striking and gorgeous. She has absolutely nothing of which to be ashamed.
Please don't. They're not sad or angry people. Just people who don't share your opinion of this being the most miraculous thing ever. And as far as being "magnificent", no, it's just something that every other mammal on a Earth can do. Elephants are magnificent--this is gross attention seeking.
Load More Replies...Fall in love, make love, make beautiful babies, respect each other always.... Love it. Thank you Serena, you are a goddess. <3
I think its a beautiful photo of a beautiful woman doing the most natural and beautiful thing in the world, having a baby. To all the negative people out there, you dont like it then don't look
What do celebrities ASSUME that the whole world desires to gaze upon their NAKED PREGNANT BODY I just do not get it! It something that should be for their scrapbook at home or on their bedroom wall at home . I'm disgusted by it and I don't care wgat anyone thinks . This is something that is perfectly normal to want to remember so I understand it being done to have for one's own memory and to share years later with the child that you were carrying etc. --that is quite different than plastering it on the fronts of magazines & exposing yourself at check out stands ;forcing the public along with the questioning eyes of children, to be subjected to this crude display. It's offensive & disrespectful !
I thought this stopped being a controversy after Demi Moore did it in 1991. (26 years ago) Don't like it? Don't look. http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2011/08/demi-moore-201108
Nope--still gross. Guess what? We all get to have an opinion. If it's out there vein' flaunted, we're sure as hell gonna comment on it one way or another. Deal.
Load More Replies...If she were spread-eagled, showing off her chocha with the baby's head crowning, then yeah, I would be perturbed. But then again, some would say that would be a blessed moment captured on camera. Can't please everybody.
Whether married or not,if they can give a child a loving home what does it matter,and as for the photos,she is enjoying the experience of being pregnant,and why not.So all you that are condemning her photos,maybe lighten up and wish them all the best.Get a life folks.
I look at these photos without any social programming and I see divine mother's beauty expressed in human form.
She is showing no more than if she was wearing a bikini, so what if she is pregnant it is a normal human function, nothing to be ashamed of or hide. Everyone I knew who was pregnant was happy about it maybe just more inhibited about showing it nude. We each have our own expressions of doing things why must we expect others to do as you would do?
I think it's very tastefully done. Ppl are ridiculous! Our culture needs to take off their Puritan pants and start realizing their is a big difference between artful body images and porn. Nudity is not shameful. It can be art.
I think its beautiful. She is not just a celebrity but a woman. Striped down to just what she is. I personally feel the picture is a statement . There is more to her than just what know and have seen. She is real. Sharing all of herself. She is in love with her child growing inside her body. Its a beautiful thing. Its so much more than just a naked picture.
The subject is so perfect for the photograph. Annie Leibovitz is always phenomenal! Congratulations Serena for your coming baby.
Aw! I love a beautiful baby belly :-) And loving photos with the father...Dang, ya know the kid's gonna be gorgeous! I'm not famous, but when I was pregnant with my first belly and still thin and tan, having lived in Hawaii, I would have taken nude pregger pictures and posted them all over the world as well!! A huge (no pun intended :-) moment of love and pride and wonder...why not share it with the world?
I think the photos are beautiful. Shows the beauty of womens body changing as the life of her child grows inside. Haters pipe down. You don't like it, don't buy it.
Serena, Good on you. Skin is natural, we all have it, being pregnant is natural, most females will do it and most males will put them there. If you are comfortable showing your skin in a non offensive way and showing your pregnancy, I say go ahead, The people who are uncomfortable with you doing it are ashamed of their bodies and ashamed of the beautiful process of child bearing. The males who criticize are happy to do the act, but heaven forbid id they display the result.
The photo's were beautiful and very tastefully done. The body is beautiful and nothing to be ashamed of. There were no genital or nipples showing nor were the poses of a sexual nature.
So when Beyonce does it at an award show on national television its ok????
That is a perfect photo of a Nubian Amazon and haters just can't handle her strength and grace
Shocking as it is to some people, women have breasts to nurture babies. Sick that in some states, women need laws to allow them to breastfeed in public. Totally sucks!! BrEST feeding for babies. She looks beautiful. With all the violence in the world today, seeing a pregnant woman, is a beautiful thing!
I am not at all a Serena fan. However, what the hell America why are we so caught up with naked body images? This is all natural. If she wants to show her body let her show her body. Women have been criticized for the body images for so long I think it's great that she feels comfortable to do this. Good for you Serena
I am a Serena snd Venus fan! Tennis masters, the likes of which coulf only come from team USA--Venus, in her role as leader of tennis professionals, negotiated to get parity in pay for women tennis players. Women players now get pay equal to men players. What a dynamic pair of athletes!
Load More Replies...Well, because of us stupid Americans, women tennis players can laugh all the way to the bank...thanks, Venus and Billy Jean and British support.
Load More Replies...What's the big deal? People are too critical of others. I say let her do as she pleases!
If any of you office chair Jurors noticed,she is not completely naked, she has at least a g-string or thong on. Besides that, she is old enough to choose whether or not she wants to have this kind of Photo taken of herself. Feel free to scroll on past and not look at it!
I see the artistry in the photos. I don't see naked pictures of Serena Williams. As women these are the changes our bodies go through to give life. It's beautiful and that includes women of all races. She's stunning.
i think she's gorgeous & surely it's up to her to decide what she will or will not do. not everyone objects to seeing people naked & surprise! some people even think the naked body is beautiful. pregnant or not, female or male.
Lovely young woman, lovely photoshoot. What's that old saying--"We don't see things as they are, we see them as WE are." The haters have already told us everything we need to know about *them*.
I love the photos! I think it's wonderful that the pregnant body is being increasingly normalized in contemporary media because of brave women like Serena.
Are you SERIOUS? She looks GREAT! And so it's okay for Queen B or Demi Moore to pose but not her? People please get a life, get a grip there is more in this world worth bitching about that this!*Eye Roll*
It is a beautiful picture, same as the one Demi Moore did over 20 years ago, aren't we more open these days than 20 years ago. Nothing obsene here, pregnant women are beautiful. Embrace it people.
These are probably the same people who find breast feeding in public disgusting. Sigh... The human body is beautiful at any age, in any condition.
no difference than when photographed Demi Moore preg. so what big deal.
Doesn't bother me. Trouble is, it's getting boring now. They all do it. NEXT....!!!
I think she looks absolutely stunning. If you don't like it, don't look.
If the same pic was in National Geographic it would be considered Art!! Annie Leibovitz is an Artist and Serena is awesome and a good role model for how to go after your dreams a long with her sister!!! Besides she is hardly the first women to do a photo shoot like this!!! People get so easily offended these days!!!!!!!!
Honestly you people are all ridiculous and so opinionated! Who cares what you or anyone else does! It's not your life.
What is the problem? What that woman does with a camera is art. What she does with miss Williams is beautiful. I do not see any thing disgusting in these photos of life. 50 years ago they didn't want to show the bump, let alone so raw and real. Beautiful. I could see her doing the birth photos. Wow they could be fantastic..
I agree with other comment that it is no different than Demi Moore. Disgusting? F**k right off!!!!!!!
Serena Williams is a goddess. I remember in the sixties that women hid their pregnant bodies by the design of the clothes of that era. It was considered in bad taste to wear form fitting clothes when pregnant or to show pregnancy. The human body is beautiful, as is pregnancy. I have no problem with such a strikingly, physically beautiful woman posing nude during pregnancy.
There is nothing wrong with showing the beauty of the nude body. I applaud her for this. Bodies are beautiful and pregnancies are beautiful.
I wouldn't have published pictures of me pregnant, but that's just me. If she wanted to do it, then it's her choice. Why does anyone think it is their place to criticize her?
I think she looks absolutely gorgeous. Motherhood is beautiful, and it looks fabulous on her. Why should she be embarrassed? Her body is changing with the miracle of life, and I think it's an amazing thing to see.
Not offended at all. We are all allowed our opinion but remember it's just that...an opinion. My opinion...she looks amazing and why shouldn't she be proud of her changing body!
when Demi Moore did the exact same thing, no one seemed to mind. At least there wasn't the uproar seen here. Jennifer Anniston did the same, and still no one opposed her choice. So, what's the difference? The difference is this is a full figured woman. NOT a stick figure with long willowy legs and allibaster skin. These are beautiful photos so why shouldn't she show them off. When I was last pregnant more than 26yrs ago I would never have thought to wear a crop top with my exposed belly hanging over my pants as many women do today, it just wasn't done. But, because Demi Moore chose to expose herself in a national magazine it seems everyone does it these days. its no sweat off my nose and most people don't think twice when they see this in public. My suggestion is, if you don't like it, don't look. Get over yourselves and move on with your own life.
Actually there was a lot of controversy about the Demi Moore photos too. We Americans are a prudish bunch. I think these photos are gorgeous!
Load More Replies...I think the photos are beautiful, and I find her nudity to be refreshing in a world that is all too prudish at times.
I'm all for people having an opinion, but saying she has "no respect" because she's not married (yet!) is rediculous! Not everyone wants to get married. Not everyone has the option. I, personally, don't like the picture, but that's just me. I don't think she's "disgusting", or being "shameful". I think what she is, is brave, for showing her body when it's stretched to its limit (literally!). Especially when she knows that these kinds of reactions can, and will, happen. I would hope she can let these comments wash over her, and not let them get to her. But I can imagine that the ones she sees will hurt. All I will say to those hateful people is this: I truly hope you never have to experience the same kind of hate-filled, sanctemonious, trite when you post a picture of yourself. No one is making you look at her picture. No one is making you buy the magazine. Just ignore it if you don't like it, and find something more productive to do with your time.
She looks amazing. Women who are pregnant should have to hide - lets not go back to the years when they weren't even allowed in public.
It's about time people recognize this kind of beauty. You don't even have to have a great body to be beautiful when pregnant. It's ultimate.
From news photo dated 08/15/61 - Eartha Kitt, the dynamic singer, is expecting a baby in about 3 months time, but it hasn't interfered at all with her work. On Sunday she appeared on British television - and raised protests from viewers who felt she ought not to appear in such a condition. But Eartha believes that pregnancy is a normal function, not an illness. She leads a perfectly normal life... earthapreg...b0280f.jpg
From news photo dated 08/15/61 - Eartha Kitt, the dynamic singer, is expecting a baby in about 3 months time, but it hasn't interfered at all with her work. On Sunday she appeared on British television - and raised protests from viewers who felt she ought not to appear in such a condition. But Eartha believes that pregnancy is a normal function, not an illness. She leads a perfectly normal life... earthapreg...9d9988.jpg
What about all those paintings by great artists that are, in some cases, 100 of years old? If not decades. So it's a photo instead of a painting. Or is it because she's black?
She looks beautiful, strong, and graceful, there is nothing shameful about the human body, people need to get over their puritanical BS, and celebrate life
As a woman who has a grown son and also as a photographer who appreciates the beauty of the female form, these photos are beautiful, tastefully done and very artistic. I used to catch a lot of flak for the nudes in my portfolio and if you don't like nudes or are offended by nudity, then don't look! Best wishes to Serena, Alexis, and their baby!
Kudos to Serena for sharing her beauty at a very special time in her life! Photography was graceful and not a bit disgusting. Wonderful as always, Ms Libowitz!
I don't understand the offended parties?? Have these complainers never been pregnant? Serena, is a beautiful, talented, successful young woman. This is her first baby. She certainly can't hide it! This is the happiest time in life I'm sure. Success, a future husband, who is well - WOW, and a baby on the way! Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, in all it's stages. If I had been braver? I would've loved to have a nude of myself carrying one of my children! To remember that time, to see the magic of the naked pregnant body? As women we should embrace the beauty of the naked pregnant body! What we do as mothers, is not - for the weak!! I don't get the whiners passing judgement on the most beautiful time in any woman's life!
Don't remember anyone getting too upset about Demi Moore doing the same thing years ago. Why all the commotion now?
Funny it was great when Demi Moore did almost the thing but not for Serena...funny.pregnancy is all over Facebook too and no one seems to complain.....I say way to go Serena
She looks beautiful. Nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman, maybe one nursing her child is about equal. I do not understand how some people can be so judgemental about others. There is this thing called ignoring the article or the photos. IF you do not like something just close the page, it's pretty easy. WHY make negative or nasty comments just because you don't agree that the photos are beautiful?
The Puritans are up in arms! They say "don't broadcast that which nature created"! I say balderdash! A pregnant woman takes on a type of beauty unique in the world. Offer it to those persons who have open enough minds to enjoy the beauty displayed! Let the Puritans hide under the bed.
I love the photos... I feel that they take away the oppressive history of shaming women's bodies whether dressed or undressed, pregnant or not, white or of color. The pictures celebrate the greatest miracles that a woman can perpetuate... the giving of life.
Well, she's the owner of her body and she can do whatever she wants with it, if you don't like it then don't see the pics and p**s off.
Every woman is a goddess, especially when their pregnant!! Don't like, don't look!!!
I think she looks beautiful. Photos are tasteful and awesome. Demi Moore and many other stars have done this same thing and not been bashed on , let Serena's photos grace this magazine. And Serena congratulations on your pregnancy. May you have a healthy happy baby.
They are beautiful. She is a beautiful woman and the photos are very artistic ... I think they're great!
I love Serena and Venus... I especially love the way they love each other. I don't know the other family members but I just know there is a lot of love there. I love Serena's photo, I think she is beautiful. Now... that is the nice side of me... here is the snarky side of me... I think Serena should send a copy of her Time Cover to 45 and tell him to feel free to replace his fake Time Cover in the WH with her real one. :)
I really do not get what is so disgusting or controvert about the photo, which is imho really well made and beautiful. Only thing that disgust me are people who actually see this as something bad or ugly.
Serena, you are beautiful! Just ignore the jealous little trolls. Don't like it, folks, just scroll on by!
No ones jealous. You're confusing that with nausea
Load More Replies...It is sad that people, especially women, are made to feel ashamed over their unclothed bodies. Sadder still, it is mostly women doing the body shaming.
Yeah. We should all walk around naked. Especially big fat hairy men. 'Cause, you know, beauty... XD
Load More Replies...It's not being nosy when they put it out for everyone to see. I thought she was a Christian. These photos are indecent ,, no modesty at all.
No one had anything to say when Demi Moore did the same thing during her pregnancy!
Teach his own, well in her case, it's to each her own. I personally wouldn't do it, but it's her choice, her body and she will have to explain to her child, the reason for doing this. It's not an issue for me, it's her life and has to give an account to God, like all of us. Serena is simply gorgeous. Congratulations on becoming a mom, one of the most beautiful experience ever!
She has a right to show her body as she sees fit. She consented to be photographed this way and consented to have it published for the world to see. Her body, her choice. If you don't like it, don't look. You can't tell someone else to not do something because it makes you feel uncomfortable. The world isn't about just you. Why is that such a hard concept to grasp?
I think that if you don't like it, don't look, don't do a photo like that yourself and don't buy the magazine. If you want to take issue with Vanity Fair, you can do that, but you're a little late. You should have done that when they started featuring other celebrities naked while pregnant. I think maybe there might be other situations in your own life to take care of without getting into other people's lives. I wish people would stop being so judgmental. Mind your own business, please.
I don't see a problem. This celebrates motherhood and the beauty of it.
I don't find it "disgusting." It's up to her, if she wants to pose stark naked standing on her head. I just don't understand the current fad of publishing pictures of naked pregnant women.
I think that the photos are beautiful....Nothing obscene at all....Shows the beauty of motherhood!
She's beautiful! She's not the first one to pose nude for a cover and she won't be the last. If you don't like it, don't read this article or the magazine.
But Demi Moore's pregnant photos were ground breaking... Nice double standard jerkwater...
I see absolutely nothing wrong with this photo. I think it was done tastefully and gracefully. There are no "private" parts showing, no gratuitous "booby" shots. Why all the fuss? Was this much of a stink raised when Demi Moore did EXACTLY the same thing??????
Yup...the whole misogynist country was in an uproar about Demi...
Load More Replies...Gorgeous. End of story. Serena is a queen and she should do what she wants.
This is life. She is the bearer, the tree of life. There is no negative here! It is quite beautiful, a celebration!
What is so disgusting about them? Is it because it is a black woman? If so, total BS.
Nude pregnancy photos have been around forever. Yes usually it's something only for the family but these are celebrities. Honestly if these weren't in a magazine someone probably would have leaked them. Also, Beyonce had three times as many pregnancy photos and people raved about them. What is the difference?
I think that there is NOTHING more beautiful then a pregnant woman, that being said I truly do not understand why there are so many people on here making such rude comments. She is not NAKED there is NOTHING that you can see as far as her private part's. It is done with a lot of taste. She is beautiful and wants to show her beauty. I am behind her 100% and I would encourage more ladies to do the same if they so feel the need to show there beauty!
she was topless, but I don't find anything offensive about it. Weird.
(SOME) People just do not get art. Those who think these photos are trashy--what do such people think of the paintings and sculptures that fill thousands of museums all around the globe? Photography is just one more artistic medium, and Ms. Williams' pictures are like an epiphany of a new Madonna (the mother of Jesus). PS. If anyone actually LOOKED at these photos, they would see that she isn't naked.
AMAZING......she looks absolutely amazing.....true beauty of a beautiful time in a woman's life to be celebrated ..ANYONE who see anything wrong with this needs to think of their interpretation of anything less than beauty.. PURE..And Innocent ..total creation and absolute beauty WOW
I wouldn't do it, but she looks beautiful. I think pregnant women are beautiful anyway.
F**k everyone else, this photo is beautiful and the people who can't handle it should just keep quiet! Why put down such a beautiful aspect of life! keep your negativity to yourself!
Back at ya', sweetheart. ;) Don't like it, shovel s**t. I get to say what I think too, and you can't make shut up just because you don't agree with me. :D Keep my negativity to myself? Sure. As soon as VF stops posting these gross, nauseating covers.
Load More Replies...i love this photo, its very powerful.We clearly see the strength of this womans body, and the size of her belly, I think that what people have always objected to Serenas body is that she is not a dainty little flower, she is a flower , just of her owne size and power. Iwant to see more pics of all the real women and men of the world as we are not just the size 0
The body is suppose to be beautiful no matter how it looks, and growing a baby in your body is the most beautiful thing in the world. Some people thinks it's gross, are you going to think your wife looks gross when she's pregnant, better not say it to her, or for women did you think your body was gross when you were pregnant?
Bravo Serena! you are proud and you show it ! Nobody seems to remember Demi Moore doing exactly the same a long time ago ?
I do. She was equally gross. I like both of these women, but the attention whoring is ridiculous and completely unnecessary.
Load More Replies...Ok not trying to be rude but she has a nice butt :3 I have nothing XD
I have never seen such a beautiful pregnant women like her she is beautiful.
We are in the age where everything offends someone, and they'll let you know.
So many articles at the moment are - This happened, and some people on the internet didn't like it! I don't give a monkey's who did and didn't like it. Just post articles you think are worth sharing. Next article headline: We posted an article and included people's opinions, and this guy didn't like it!
That's called, "creating a discussion". Even if the comments are mainly filled with garbage, bringing attention to controversies can provoke *gasp!* critical thinking and potentially growth and evolution of opinions!
Load More Replies...What ever creator you believe in,(if you do) created the human form as a thing of beauty. These photos show the beauty of the female body and the beauty of bringing new life into the world. Instead of being offended by these beautiful pictures be offended by mass murder, Genocide, world hunger, of the fact that in North America there are people who are homeless some of them Veterans and many of them children. THAT is what is truly offensive, not these photos.
All of those things are equally offensive.BTW, world hunger is caused exactly by what's going on on the gross VF cover--or, as you put it "bringing new life into the world ." People do it every second of the day around the world, which, A. doesn't make it "miraculous"; and B. just adds to the overpopulation problem, which in turn, results in the world hunger problem that you also brought up. It's not rocket science.
Load More Replies...I don't understand, it's ok for some woman to show their pregnant photos , and it's not ok for other woman to show their photos? You people are so funny.
You're right--it's gross no matter who's doing it.
Load More Replies...awesome looks beautifull natural ..your fantastic also..god bless yall.
North Americans will always put nudity and sex in the same category cause they are sexually immature, and a bunch of whiny children. In other parts of the world where people possess a larger level of intellect nudity is just that a naked body. Just cause a person is nude dont make it sexual. There are nude beaches parks and even cafes. The human body is a beautiful thing it comes in many sizes shapes and colors. The Greeks made beautiful works of art that showed women's breasts and even male genitals, even little angels with tiny penises. I really should not have said north America cause here in canada we are not such prudes about peoples freedoms. Toronto women may go topless if they wish nobody's bothered. Women breast feed thier children all over and nobody is bothered. Grow up America your not 12 any more boobs are just boobs, a naked butt is just like a baby's butt, but bigger. Naked races take place all over this beautiful planet. Pride days are filled with nudity and skin and
i like it ok it shows she's ready to bring life into the world,knowing that she has a living baby inside
Beautiful! She's just showing her love for her baby, and wants the world to know.
The world doesn't care and doesn't want to see that c**p.
Load More Replies...Beautiful! It's just her love for her baby, and she wants the world to know.
It is her body, it is her right whether she wants to show it or how she wants to show it. Please needs to stop being a busy body and criticizing her decision. Not your body, not your business!
My business--and the world's, BTW, when she plops all of that in front of us on a friggin' VF cover for everyone to look at. Nobody's bring a "busybody" since she's all out there in the open--nobody took that pic with a telephoto lens from 5000 feet away--sorry. Also, we're free to criticize her because it was her decision to pose for that for public viewing. Her choice--fair game. We have the right to not like it. The second she decided to do that, she made it everybody's business.
Load More Replies...and why would that be "disgusting"??? because she is black, she is topless, she is pregnant or just because she is a woman? all these ideas are disgusting... oh, them believers, always full of hatred...
I have come to realize that the people that find nudity "disgusting" are the very ones that I want to avoid. Clearly, they are the ones having perverted thoughts. The photographs are tasteful and taken by an incredibly respected, talented, well know artist. If one can’t see a human body without thinking that there is something sinful or bad about it, perhaps they need to reevaluate their own morals. Both Serena and the photos are stunning.
B***h, please. No one who finds this disgusting is "perverted". What a load of b******t--just like this attention-whoring cover. If Annie Liebowitz takes an "artistic" shot of a dog turd, it's still a piece of s**t. The covers with this kind of c**p on them are revolting. Not everyone shares you opinion that this is "stunning".
Load More Replies...Ok, those comments just make me laugh....someone actually starts talking about how one should get married before having a baby? Does that woman know what year it is? Oy vey....ANYONE who finds ANYTHING wrong with this needs a reality smack upside the head. It is a gorgeous shoot and... ...guess what... Demi Moore did it first...a couple of decades ago.
P.S. I don't need a reality smack upside the head, but you need one in order to figure out your opinion is just that--an OPINION--one that the whole world doesn't obviously share. We don't have to like this c**p. Deal with it.
Load More Replies...Who cares? She was probably asked and she decided to do it. What's wrong with showing the world that you're going to have a baby? There are a lot of you out there that are putting her down for this. Topless man and it's sexy, a woman in a tasteful topless photo is disgusting? Whatever. She is beautiful and even more so now because she is pregnant. I am so happy for this family and I'm sure Serena will be a great mom. I'm also sure Venus will be a wonderful aunt. Rock that belly Serena!
She is beautiful and what is wrong with showing the world her pregnant body??? Beauty is always welcome in my world :-)
It was okay when Demi Moore did it for the August 1991 issue. So what's the big deal now? Time to get over it.
I've seen far worse. Look at the movies we see today, no one objects to them or boycotts them. I would have never posed that way, her choice, a lot have done it and probably get well paid for it.
If you could it would be done more,she LOOKS great she is happy take A look or Don't !
I think that it's no different than anyone else that has done it. Me personally, I don't have enough self confidence to do it. This is not the first time someone has done this and I'm sure it won't be the last. If you are comfortable then do what you want screw everyone else.
I can't believe these comments! I believe Adam and Eve are depicted wearing less than what she is in these photos. She isn't showing any parts that should be typically covered up. I would like to know if any of these commenters also have anything to say about large men with breasts forgoing shirts in summer? I find it so sad that people can't appreciate the beauty in these photos. I would suspect it stems from their own insecurities.
Nope. No insecurities here. I just wanna barf looking at that. Do you find large shirtless men with breasts equally beautiful? Because if not, you're no different from anyone else on here with negative comments about this c**p. Guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and not everyone beholds this as beauty.
Load More Replies...Ahh, yes. The prevalent view here in the west that naked bodies are inherently sinful and gross. You can't see anything, it's all done very tastefully, and it shows off her beautiful, goddess-like body (I've always thought that she was goddess-like though :) ). I somehow doubt this would be such an issue if she wasn't a black woman. This is art, people! Can we all just stop policing women's bodies? Can women just be allowed to exist without having every aspect of our appearance constantly judged and sexualized? Because that would be great.
I call b******t. 1.You obviously weren't around when Demi Moore pulled this s**t--I was, and there was plenty of controversy over it. 2."We" can have opinions on anything we want when it's shoved down our throats in public---intended specifically FOR the scrutiny of the public. She was no doubt fully aware of possible negative reactions, so it shouldn't be upset over them, and anyone who doesn't want to be judged doesn't purposely pose knocked up and naked on aVF cover. 3. Art is subjective. Just because you think it's art doesn't make it art. It's not art from my viewpoint--I see it as attention-whoring courtesy of Annie Liebowitz. Half of her work is done for the sake of notoriety. This is no different. Can maybe these people stop flaunting this c**p and forcing everyone to say how "wonderful & (gag) beautiful" it is? Because that would be great. ;)
Load More Replies...A beautiful interpretation of one of the many wonders of nature.
The "wonder" of it is nothing special -- every mammal on the planet does it.
Load More Replies...But you know, if Beyonce did it, she'd be an amazing artist who looks like a f*****g Goddess. Get the f**k over yourself. How does her pictures in a magazine effect you? It really doesn't. You don't like it, don't buy the f*****g magazine. Walk away from it. Lord have mercy. There's a difference between being nude for the art of it, or being nude to be sexual. Our body is art. God sculpted every single one of us and made us who we are. In all reality though, she looks beautiful and I support her decision in posing for this magazine. She looks good and she posed for it in a ARTISTIC way, not to be sexual and get men to try and screw her. She's not a whore, so don't make her out to be.
I'm pushing 70 and was amazed to see the absolute beauty of Serena and her pride in her pregnancy. Thank you so much for sharing. With so much porn these days it's refreshing to see one of God's greatest miracles displayed so refreshingly.
I think the photos celebrating her pending motherhood are beautiful, just as Demi Moore's were. Why is it anyone else's business? Don't like the cover, either don't buy the magazine or tear the cover off after you do. Oh... and grow up.
1. They've made it EVERONES' business by posing on the VF cover naked and bloated like a beached whale for Annie Liebowitz. They've made sure of it. It's called bring an attention whore. 2. You can't escape the cover in the checkout lane st the grocery store. No one wants to see tgstvgross shut no matter who it is.
Load More Replies...Think she looks amazing and beautiful. The natural wonder of reproduction in a marvellous dark skinned lady. Good luck Serena!!
Y'all need to get over bodies when they're not fully clothed. It isn't that big a deal. Honest. We're all naked at one point or another. Some are more comfortable with it than others and there's nothing wrong with that.
It's a free country. She looks amazing in her pregnancy. She's got the guts to pull off what most wouldn't even fathom. This old world BS has to go. Get with the times you crybabies and STFU.
Yup--it's a free country. So YOU can SHUT THE F**K UP, because I too get to express how disgusting this is. If you don't like it, move to another country. The reason other people don't do this isn't because they don't have guts--it's because they have CLASS. That's something all of these beached-whale attention whiting celebrities sorely lack. I f*****g HATE you little snowflakes snd all your b******t political correctness. It's almost as barf-inducing as this VF cover.
Load More Replies...Why is it disgusting, Demi Moore did it on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2001 (16 freaking years ago) and she was "Brave" for doing it then. Jessica Simpson did it, so have a handful of other celebrities. Get over it, she's a beautiful woman and it's not like she was the first to do it.
I think she looks like a Goddess! Seems to me Demi Moore naked and pregnant got a lot better press...hmm wonder why?
You're so stupid. Demi got s**t for it too--I have no idea why all you idiots keep saying she didn't, other than the fact that you're only puking back something you heard and we're never actually around at the time. I was--and there WAS a ton of c**p about it then as well. Spare me the race card b******t. They're both gross.
Load More Replies...Serena is a godess indeed. And so proud of her pregnancy as any happy mother-to-be. So, what is all this fuss about her? She looks radiant. I myself had my shots during pregnancy and my husband and I still love them and have them at sight at home and everyone coming to visit us likes them, after almost 25 years. Serena's photos will be her most cherished souvenirs.
Serena...So Happy for you..the Love of your life AND a Baby!!! You are a Very Special person any day of the week...Love your photo shoot...There's a lot of work put into that Extremely Healthy Body!!! Fabulous!
She looks completely gorgeous, in love and happy. We need more of this . Xx
Why is it ok for Demi moor to do it and not Serena, and that was years ago........get a life everyone, and if you don't like it.......don't look.
A beautiful, strong, accomplished woman; she does not need anyone's approval. The photos are beautiful. Naysayers, p**s off!
In any other part of the world, this would be beautiful. This would be art. Get over it people and don't judge others. You don't have that right.
When Demi Moore did it (with the same photographer, I might add), she was brave and beautiful. Serena does it and it's disgusting? I love a good hypocrisy.
Honestly, I think Serena looks beautiful! If she wants to show off herself, then she should be allowed. If it were a white woman posing, no one would have a problem with it. Just making a point. Keep looking great Serena!
Covers are designed to create controversy, its what sells magazines; but is this really that controversial? Here is a confident woman, something we all should be, who wants to share in her happiness with the world and to celebrate the female form at its purest and most beautiful state, the greatest gift we can be a part of, bringing life into this world. Considering the political climate in this country where men are doing their best to take away basic rights from woman all over again (not that I want to make this a political post), the bottom line is that it was her decision. So either take it at face value or move on.
First off, that photo of her husband behind her, cradling the baby bump is amazing! That should be cherished by their family forever. Second, I can see both sides of this. I'm a maternity photographer, and posing nude is becoming popular (people ask for it). Would I ever personally do it though, no. Should I care the slightest if others do... No.
There is nothing wrong with the human body. I don't think we should spread eagle for everyone to see but tasteful photos are great.
I looked at these pix and my first thought was "this woman is probably the most athletic, in shape woman we'll ever see in these type photos. Nothing is showing, except a baby bump and her butt. I don't see anything wrong with this. Some people just have to make a big deal out of anything.
So we are going to criticize a woman for doing whatever she feels doing with her body? Showing something natural to the public? I get it, the baby can't decide if it want to be shown or not, thats why we shouldn't post pics of kids on facebook for example, but these pictures aren't showing the baby, just the soon to bee mother, who is grown up enghut to decide wheter or not she will show her pregnant body. Sorry for the possibly bad english
It's a shame so many people wake up everyday to find something to b***h about. They complain about her winning as much as she has,then it's her enthusiasm on the court,then it's what she said about their criticism,then it gets to questioning her womanhood and now they can't handle that she's happy to be engaged and expecting a child,as if they think she needs to ask them for permission to just be... If they don't like the cover of Vanity Fair, maybe they ought to just turn the page when they want to read the magazine, assuming they can read at all. These sound more like Trump supporters,so they probably can't read anyway and all they can do is look at the pictures.
A photograph immortalized a second in time forever. Don't nag about what is appropriate oresponse not about someone else's body unless you are their mother.
Pregnant women need to be seen, accepted, loved and supported . i particularly like the photos with her partner for that reason. We create the social environment for each other. As a woman I would prefer to be welcomed, accepted, respected.
I find these pictures more natural and less damaging than most fashion photos. She stands strong as a champion of her woman's life and I thank her as an already public figure for visibly loving herself and celebrating this aspect of her real life.
Quite a few of these negative comments mention the word respect usually in the context of self respect. This lady along with the photographer, the magazine and most of the people who have viewed the pictures seem to have respect for the subject of those pictures those that are really negative are the ones with a lack of respect. A lack of respect for a woman's right to choose what she does with her own body, for the artistry in these beautiful images, for the changes the body of a woman goes through when in the process of doing one of the most important things it can ever do, producing a new human being. The list could go on and on.....
Humans are born naked. Before clothing was invented we walked around naked. Just because society says it's taboo or w/e does not make it any less natural or beautiful. All of you who think it is something to be ashamed of must look really nasty naked and have to make others feel the same way you do.
i really don't know what the fuss is about . i saw a lady in a pink bikini was thrown out of the pool and then there a motherhood picture, why are people being so judgemental?
WTF is wrong with all you people? We were not put on this planet with clothing. We are born naked. It's completely natural and just because society has said otherwise since the invention of clothing doesn't make it any less natural. All you people who think being naked is something to be ashamed of must really look gross when you look at yourselves in a mirror and have to make everyone else think they do too. Shame on all of you for thinking that especially those who believe in a GOD cause he created all of you WITHOUT clothing on.
Nothing wrong with the pics at all...She's a strong, beautiful, pregnant woman... nothing offensive about them. Very tastefully done, actually :)
# of people who were harmed by serena doing these photo shots? .....ZERO.
I think the photos of Serena are beautiful, its no different that the other celebrity's such has Beyonce , Demi moore, Natalie Portman just to mention a few, showing the world their beautiful baby bump. Let her enjoy her pregnancy in peace.
i am shocked at the stir this is causing. nobody complained when demi moore did it
I think that she looks amazing and who ever haves a problem can just deal with it.....
Were these same people bashing Demi Moore when she was pregnant and baked on a magazine cover? To each their own. I think its beautiful💕
Absolutely pure Expression of Art, Courage and being a Woman. I see a woman to be a mother. Bravo Serena.
I think she is an absolute magnificent beauty🌹the portrait of a woman in the the most perfect sense. May they be blessed in everyway.💝
I think she's gorgeous. Who effen cares what the uptight hates say. Good for her
Was it really that long ago that Demi Moore appeared on the covers of magazines in virtually the same pose as Serena? Where was the moral outrage then? Could the difference be as simple as that one woman is white and the other black ?
American memories are either very short or a whole different standard is being applied to a famous black woman...Where was all this moral outrage when famous white woman, Demi Moore appeared in virtually the same pose on the cover of a magazine? "Groundbreaking", "work of art" we're some of the descriptions of Demi's naked image. I can only think of one reason that Serena's pictures are not similarly admired!!
She is beautiful. The uptight, repressed folks who are complaining need therapy to come to grips with their humanity...
Don't like it? ..... Don't look and keep your negative comments to yourself.
Beautiful! Loving one's self and loving other's is the greatest gift one can give to one's self and others. More people to be comfortable within and outside of one's self!
Does anyone else think it's amazing that they didn't photoshop the hell out of her natural skin texture and imperfections? She looks like a REAL woman here.
I can appreciate one of the fittest female bodies in the world as beautiful, and yes, pregnant. Demi Moore did a cover like this ~30 years ago and it was equally shocking to those who can't fathom the human body.
I don't see anything wrong with these or what she did. I think a lot of people are just jealous of her fame, money and beauty. The west needs to lighten up and realize there is nothing wrong with seeing the nude human body. Look at art from the Renaissance. It's full of nudes and nobody is yelling about it being disgusting. They really need to get over their hang ups when it comes to nude images. If you don't like it, don't look. It's that simple.
I hate to break the news to you whining ladies but this IS the 21st Century; not 1950. Most of us have grown beyond being owned and ruled by men. I find this picture and Demi Moore's picture absolutely beautiful. Why, because I am looking at the beauty of God's gift that she is carrying. I feel many of you just thought of "oh what will the men think". Well hell, Daisy Mae - we all know what they think, so let them. Now go pull up your big girl panties and try to keep up.
Everybody has their own opinion and that's okay. That being said, IT'S HER LIFE. If she wants to pose naked to show off the beauty of pregnancy, then she should be able to do it without hate, because she doesn't deserve it. If you don't like it, or would never be bold enough to pose like that, fine. Nobody'll hate you for that. But again, it's her life, and she should be able to do whatever the hell she wants. If you don't like it, don't look at it. So bottom line is, you don't have to like it, but you have to respect her and her choices.
her face is ugly. that being said i think the pictures from her neck down are beautiful. shes just expressing her beautiful black african goddess dark black ebony body. Aside from her face i see nothing wrong with it. its actually nice to look at. its different. so everyone needs to stop being snow flakes and enjoy the art she feels passionately to express
it might be natural but i dont care if you was to stip she should have just stuck with tennis and kept her naked a*s behind cosed doors as not everyone wants to see this s**t
Well, you don't have to look at it if you don't like it lol!
Load More Replies...Are we not now beyond being shocked by these sorts of pictures from "celebrities" Personally I have no strong opinion either way,I just don't really pay them attention any more. Yes I know by commenting I am paying attention but I am sure you know what I mean :)
Some people can't NOT have an opinion about something. They are compelled to have an opinion about EVERYTHING and ventilate it. In reality often they are people who are very insecure and also criticize themselves very harshly.
Load More Replies...Why is all I want to know!! What could possibly motivate a pregnant woman to expose his nakedness?!? The child will see nude pictures of their mother that were exposed to the world. Will the child be proud or shamed?!? I'm not judging her I simply do not understand why any woman would choose to do it. God will judge her that is His job.
The child will see their mother naked long before they can ever start to understand that pictures of nakedness might be bad in any way. And knowing her, I'm very certain that her children will be proud of her. It comes from education, see, and respecting a woman beyond her body and what she chooses to show to the world or no is the kind of things that smart people teach their kids.
Load More Replies...Not quite sure why people are finding these photo's disgusting!?! Fat people squeezing into leggings & wearing them in public is far more disgusting than any of these! Just sayin!!!
You know what's even more disgusting? Your judgement on fat people!
Load More Replies...According to your standards, but clearly, not to most people's.
Load More Replies...And you, complaining about women, complaining about women LOL!
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