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'It Doesn’t Feel Great': Serena Williams Criticises Hotel Decor Choice

Williams voiced discomfort over a cotton plant decoration that reminded her of nail polish remover cotton during her New York City trip, raising questions on social media.

  • Serena Williams criticized the use of cotton plant decor in a New York City hotel while attending the Nike SKIMS launch on September 24, 2025.
  • Williams’s critique followed a history of her speaking out on sensitive issues, including being denied rooftop access at Peninsula Paris in August 2024, which the hotel later explained was due to full booking.
  • During her Instagram Stories on September 25, she showed discomfort, describing the cotton as feeling like "nail polish remover cotton," and asked followers how they felt about cotton as decoration.
  • Williams revealed in August she used GLP-1 medications for weight loss after childbirth, prompting mixed reactions from fans and sparking conversations about health and beauty standards.
  • Williams’s public statements continue to influence cultural discourse on health, race, and social issues, highlighting how small details can prompt wider conversations.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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