A scandal erupted after the release of a video created by the American telemedicine company Ro, which was shown before the NFL Super Bowl final. In the video, 44-year-old Serena is depicted in a cropped top and mini skirt with a syringe containing the GLP-1 drug, used for treating type 2 diabetes. She claims that this medication helped her lose weight and lower her cholesterol levels.
Criticism of Williams came from social media users who called the advertisement "terrible and sad," "disgusting," and expressed dissatisfaction with the promotion of prescription weight loss drugs. Many question the ethics of such an approach, especially for a professional athlete who trains daily.
