Serena Williams had fans doing double takes after she shared a series of photos that captured her dancing, dropping into a deep squat, and confidently celebrating what she called her “Meg Thee Stallion knees.”
The 44-year-old tennis icon posted the carousel on January 16, pairing the images with a bold caption that quickly gained traction online. “I’m not sorry. These Meg knees are here to stay,” she wrote, adding the hashtag #girlsnightout.
The post marked a notable moment for Williams, who has been candid about changes to her body following years of elite athletic competition and two pregnancies. In the opening image, she is frozen mid-dance in a wide-legged squat, arms flicked outward, radiating confidence and control. She wore a black sparkly mesh bodysuit with black ankle boots, a look many fans compared to Beyoncé-era stage style.
Another photo zoomed out to reveal Williams standing alongside three other women dressed in coordinating glittery outfits, appearing ready for a choreographed routine. The post also included stills from Beyoncé’s Sorry music video, nodding to Williams’ memorable cameo in the 2016 visual.
Fans immediately flooded the comments with praise and humor. “The knees are kneeing!” one follower wrote, while another joked, “I need to know where you got those knees.” Others referenced her previous viral dance moment with Oprah Winfrey.
Williams’ comment about her “Meg knees” stemmed from a recent conversation with Oprah on The Oprah Podcast, where she spoke openly about weight loss, energy levels, and life after welcoming her second daughter in 2023. She shared that she feels happier and more energized, especially when it comes to keeping up with her kids. Laughing, she told Winfrey she loves dancing and can “drop it low,” even offering a live demonstration that earned a standing ovation.
The former tennis champion has also been transparent about using GLP-1 medication after struggling to lose weight despite disciplined workouts and strict diets. While she initially hesitated, she ultimately embraced what worked best for her body.
Addressing criticism and public scrutiny, Williams has emphasized that her choices are about health, confidence, and feeling good—not meeting unrealistic standards. As one fan summed it up in the comments: “2026 is the new 2016.”
