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Alexis Ohanian Defends Serena Williams, Says Photo Lighting Fuels 'Bleaching' Claims

Serena Williams previously rejected the allegation, attributing perceived changes to stage makeup or lighting conditions.

Overview

  • After Serena Williams shared family photos from Venus Williams’ wedding on Jan. 6, Alexis Ohanian posted on X calling out “idiots who don’t understand how photography lighting works.”
  • Ohanian later replied to a critic that images from the same event can appear different depending on lighting.
  • The new exchange followed renewed online accusations directed at Williams after she posted the wedding pictures.
  • Williams said during a Dec. 2 Instagram Live that she does not bleach her skin and explained that a recent viral clip reflected stage makeup and lighting.
  • The posts drew wide social media reaction, with many users praising Ohanian for publicly defending his wife.