Serena Williams, the renowned tennis player, has been known to follow a vegan diet, but in an interview with Essence last year, she admitted that she's not entirely plant-based and sometimes eats non-vegan foods. She mentioned that she has watched several documentaries convincing her that everyone can make a difference by reducing meat consumption. Serena believes that even if people cut back on meat for a day or two each week, it can significantly impact the environment.
Similarly, Venus Williams, Serena's sister, follows a strict vegan diet but sometimes cheats by eating cheese. She identifies as a "Cheegan" because she follows a vegan diet and eats cheese and other milk products. In an interview with Essentially Sports in 2020, Venus admitted that she's still in the process of transitioning to a cleaner and healthier lifestyle, and sometimes she can't resist the temptation to cheat.
Serena Williams is a famous tennis player known for her vegan diet. She has also encouraged her family, including her daughter Olympia, to follow a primarily plant-based diet. However, Alexis Ohanian's husband does not follow the same diet.
Serena is not only a vegan herself but has also invested in several vegan businesses through her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. She co-founded the plant-based food company Kindred Foods and has invested in WILE, a vegan hormonal wellness brand catering to women above 40.
Additionally, Serena is an investor in Impossible Foods, a plant-based meat brand, alongside high-profile figures such as Bill Gates and Katy Perry. She has also launched a fashion line called S by Serena, featuring clothing items made from vegan leather, vegan suede, and vegan silk.
Serena has issued a statement describing her desire to create a fashion line that is not only fashionable but also ethical. According to her, the best way to achieve this is by using vegan materials. She thinks using vegan materials could be a small step towards saving the planet and protecting animals.