Serena Williams reacts after finding cotton
Serena’s Concern
Serena Williams sparked debate after noticing what appeared to be a cotton plant in a New York City hotel corridor.
Sharing her discomfort on Instagram, she asked, “Alright everyone—how do we feel about cotton as decoration?
Personally, for me, it doesn’t feel great.”
Historical Weight
Cotton carries deep historical associations in the U.S., which Williams hinted made the display feel inappropriate.
Even after realizing it was artificial, she examined it and remarked it looked like “nail polish remover cotton,” but said it still made her uneasy.
Public Reaction
The post drew mixed responses—some agreed the hotel overlooked cultural sensitivity,
while others defended the décor as harmless.
Busy Week
Williams has been in NYC supporting Kim Kardashian’s NikeSKIMS launch
, attending events with athletes Sha’Carri Richardson and Jordan Chiles,
and joining Kardashian for a private fashion dinner. She also shared August had been a “difficult” month.
