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Alexis Ohanian Defends Serena Williams After Online Skin-Lightening Accusations

The exchange centers on how photography lighting can change how skin tone appears.

Overview

  • Ohanian posted on X asking where the comments were from “idiots who don’t understand how photography lighting works” after Williams shared family photos.
  • He replied to a critic by noting that photos from the same event can look different based on lighting.
  • The images were taken at Venus Williams’ wedding and showed the couple with daughters Olympia and Adira.
  • Williams has previously rejected allegations of bleaching, stating on Instagram Live that she does not bleach her skin and attributing perceived changes to sunlight and makeup.
  • Many commenters praised Ohanian’s defense and urged the family to ignore detractors, with no new evidence presented beyond the disputed photos.