Serena & Venus Williams’ Mom Shares Secret To Raising Strong Women | Through Moms Eyes | TODAY
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Күн бұрынSerena and Venus Williams’ mom chats with TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones about her family’s days in Compton, California, Serena’s infamous U.S. Open moment, the power of sisterhood and more, in our series, “Through Mom’s Eyes.”
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Serena & Venus Williams’ Mom Shares Secret To Raising Strong Women | Through Moms Eyes | TODAY
@kindnesslove2271 4 жыл бұрын
Venus looks a lot like her mom. 😘😘 very beautiful.
@Austo09 4 жыл бұрын
Agree
@onyxjohnson3098 4 жыл бұрын
serena looks like her mom venus looks like her dad but much softer lol
@kristysokoloski9089 4 жыл бұрын
I thought so as well.
@kehindeojo6173 4 жыл бұрын
You are right while Serena looks like her dad.
@rayshawnellis6331 3 жыл бұрын
Yes she does
@soundtreks 2 жыл бұрын
She is so composed and calm but radiates strength and drive
@durrelljack8322 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen Oracene glowing like this. Love this side of her. Thank you for raising 2 strong, talented, intelligent, beautiful women.
4 жыл бұрын
Lol @Transgenders
@lavishmisfittink3214 Жыл бұрын
She raised 5
@rogerparker4468 Жыл бұрын
She really is gorgeous...could have done a lot better than Richard, looks wise at least. lol
@marjorieferguson2064 Жыл бұрын
Don't say that what ever is was meant to be.
@rogerparker4468 Жыл бұрын
@@marjorieferguson2064 proof that anything people say even a compliment can be warped into something malicious. Fyi am a big fan of King Richard. Sad
@barbaramunroe4911 4 жыл бұрын
Serena mom's laughter sounds just like her, love this interview, she spoke with alot of wisdom.
@barbaramunroe4911 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@daphnetowles4779 4 жыл бұрын
Yes , She did words of a strong woman raising a strong black women
@gcmacyman 4 жыл бұрын
She looks great ! So often you see her in the stands with glasses on but to see her close up and hear her wisdom she's quite a beauty !
@juckimal 2 жыл бұрын
Watched this move tonight on my flight back from Tampa. I don't think they gave the mom enough credit for her role in these two amazing women. What a great mother!
@divalarue 2 жыл бұрын
I like how chill and honest she is... I'm practicing this technique raising my daughter too. Timing is everything with instinct.
@1971Blubear 2 жыл бұрын
Bearing women!!
@jmnny85 3 жыл бұрын
Oracene Price and Richard Williams belong in the tennis Hall Of Fame. Taught Coached,trained- Two all-time great daughters who have a combined 30 Grandslam singles titles- who have 14 Grand slam Doubles titles a piece. A combined 8 Olympic gold medals they are a true dynasty! Their achievements will be hard to duplicate by any family
@111marcie 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize how much Serena look like her mom. They all have beautiful smiles
@teenamaree5660 2 жыл бұрын
She is an amazing woman! She's beautiful and smart. Listening to her makes it very clear exactly why Venus and Serena were so successful as sports figures. I really like this woman...She's an impressive and just plain awesome person!
@talkswithtim6068 4 жыл бұрын
Had never realized how much Venus looked like her mom!!! Especially when they laugh!!
@williamslimon3864 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was impressed too !!
@lillianwright3668 4 жыл бұрын
To all of you tou bob haters People like you are seriously what is wrong with this 🌎 I have a very strong argument but you are not listening because you do not agree. Can't argue with ignorance. Like I said Have A Nice Day!
@gypseenomad3956 4 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too.
@kbbklyngirl1117 Жыл бұрын
It’s really nice to see her smile and hear her perspective on Serena and Venus.
@jayoh4542 2 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Ms. Oracene. She's a lovely person with a humble spirit.
@tremaine861 4 жыл бұрын
Oracene is a mood! I love her serene nature. Mama Price
@jenniferhaynes8625 2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that she and her husband have taught their children to be self sufficient.
@kindnesslove2271 4 жыл бұрын
Great mom we all are made different. The world want to tell us what is beautiful. When God made us all beautiful. We are all beautiful in His eyes.
@saelmael7654 4 жыл бұрын
Charmaine Goulbourne ❤️❤️
@stephaniemarie2074 4 жыл бұрын
She seems like a good mom, go mama!
@eizyaws 4 жыл бұрын
Serena will never stop Copying Venus 6:42 They are soo connected I love it
@Nike5221 2 жыл бұрын
Oracene was really a guiding force for helping Serena achieve her first Serena Slam from 2002-03…. often goes unnoticed
@lindamcduffie907 4 жыл бұрын
I think she did a fantastic job raising her daughters, she inspired me as well,she seems so laid back, it really shows how her daughters took every word to heart, Good job mom!
@sherrygaba426 2 жыл бұрын
She's a sweetie. Amazing balance of strong and sweet.
@centurionguards3819 2 жыл бұрын
I never realized the amount of coaching input mom had to put in especially with Serena, when you see King Richard you'll see when Venus was being coached be a professional coach, Richard would video record the sessions and She would use it to coach Serena.
@Remember_me882 4 жыл бұрын
Wow Oracene really knows WHEN to draw the line...yes some parents could drive kids crazy at times...she’s smart and knows what to do
@jacquelineperry5873 4 жыл бұрын
Not teach your kids negatively is the key to strong women my mom was always so positive I learnt from her to be a good woman.
@ifiknewthen13 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!! The apple didn't fall, it just twirled in mid air!! Thats what is needed , someone who believes in you honesty and totally💗
@lb1798 2 жыл бұрын
Her daughters are a beautiful reflection on who she is.👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊💗💗
@livenowliveright8509 2 жыл бұрын
Her strength and resilience is unmatched. I loved that she was such a great wife; mother, supportive, kind, sweet, and respectful of her husband’s dream as well as her’s.
@aliahspirituality 9 ай бұрын
I love that she cherished hearing her children say they love their lives. Im sure that's so amazing as a parent to hear the person who had no say in being here, is totally reliant upon you for several years, is grateful to be here. beautiful
@moonchild0658 4 жыл бұрын
I love that she said let a kid be a kid. They were serious when they needed to be, and then when it was over they were silly and giggly. Very cool.
@roxannemoore3659 4 жыл бұрын
Lady O is so Gorgeous love her pearly white smile
@tcochran42 4 жыл бұрын
Roxanne Moore, red lipstick 💄 makes those pearly whites pop!
@bonnieriley8413 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful,strong and loving mother. I love the Williams sisters. Please don't retire until I get to the US Open hopefully next year🙏🙏
@cassandrapryor5034 2 жыл бұрын
I know right!
@warrenguy76 4 жыл бұрын
Oracene is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.
@hermajesty9887 4 жыл бұрын
warrenguy76 i concur
@s.m.7109 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And Richard is one of my Heroes. I look forward to the movie about his life.
@browniemandacutter9852 4 жыл бұрын
@@maryannjefferson2234 What are you insinuating?
@rockielevine1809 4 жыл бұрын
@@maryannjefferson2234 yeah... So true!!!
4 жыл бұрын
@@s.m.7109 Lol! RW, the womanizing bigot. Lol!
@vaw796 4 жыл бұрын
Oracene is full of wisdom, class, serenity (no pun there in realtion to Serena's name), strength and very down to earth. That is a great attitude than she was mum at home and coach on the court and didn't try to impose on their natural talent. Little Olympia has a wonderful nana in her life.
@hsedo2126 4 жыл бұрын
Tor W oracle Oracene!
@jcrystal2584 2 жыл бұрын
I've always heard of the dad, good to hear their mothers perspective
@2uprofit 4 жыл бұрын
A MAGNIFICENT INTERVIEW! Thank you for this. It's definitely not easy to raise children. Mother Oracene has done an amazing job.
@ophelia5100 2 жыл бұрын
Love her… She was definitely a part of this success recipe
@kentexican5844 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice interview. Venus and Serena caused a not-so-ardent follower of tennis to pause, watch, and cheer. But when I cheer for them, I cheer for all of us. Thanks Mom. Thank you Oracene.
@MoorishBrooklyn 4 жыл бұрын
This was good. The vision that Serena and Venus mother and father had for them is a blueprint; specifically the process.
@gypseenomad3956 4 жыл бұрын
Just think. Everyone else saw a graffiti painted, weeded, littered old raggedy neighborhood tennis court. Papa Williams saw something else.
@donnamonroe3734 4 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful interview, I know now where Venus and Serena got their grace and respect to all. Enjoyed this so much. The ones who thumb down are pure haters, including themselves.
@johniii8147 4 жыл бұрын
Donna Monroe Venus has grace Serena does not, it’s her biggest fault as a player
@MikkelJankovic 4 жыл бұрын
Donna Monroe you are delusional. To say that Serena has grace and respect 😂🙄 she is the biggest disgrace in the history of the sport
@lisarobinson4008 4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyboddie729 you need a life gtfoh.....PERIOD
@anthonyboddie729 4 жыл бұрын
@Merita merita call a spade a spade, stop letting these millionaire deceive you, they can make you believe anything.
@anthonyboddie729 4 жыл бұрын
@@lisarobinson4008 sister, I have the best life, don't need so call athletes to be my role models.
@JoyfulGP 4 жыл бұрын
Never heard her speak b4. She has a nice a voice !!
@patiencekapfunde1731 2 жыл бұрын
I cried throughout the interview, well done Mama!
@kbg6710 4 жыл бұрын
Such a selfless and loving lady and it surely was passed down to her amazing daughters
@celestesobers8697 2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to wonder where Venus and Serena got their strength of character from after listening to their mom.Great interview
@ToOpen6seven Жыл бұрын
Yes and their gentle and calm demeanor, from their beautiful mom 🙂
@linjones2566 4 жыл бұрын
I Looove The Williams Family💜 The Most Amazing Supportive Parents Ever💙 Serena And Venus Are Incredible Women💛🔆💪
@prestongower7800 4 жыл бұрын
Those are transsexuals male to female
@michaelmaps2004 2 жыл бұрын
@@prestongower7800 stay hating while they continue to shine
@alienmonster5054 2 жыл бұрын
@@prestongower7800 no bruh, those are athletic beautiful womens
@prestongower7800 2 жыл бұрын
@@alienmonster5054 they've always have put men in women sports and women in men sports this ain't nothing new
@ladyred8948 2 жыл бұрын
@@prestongower7800 my dear you are such a pathetic lost soul. It's apparent you are unhappy with yourself, your life, your village. It's also obvious that the people who gave you life failed to give you direction, love, and compassion. Please go find yourself and learn to love yourself so that you can stop attacking others.
@Shell40142 Жыл бұрын
Whatever they do well don’t mess with it!! This is so important and so true and so crucial to their success ❤️
@beautynthebibletvaudreyb7893 4 жыл бұрын
What a great interview. She did a fantastic job in raising her children.
@mariannesouza8326 4 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful! I’ve never seen an interview with Miss Oracene before; she’s absolutely beautiful - what a magnificent smile!
@jeromelj1010 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know she coaches. What an amazing woman.
@llcooljay520 4 жыл бұрын
Jerome Jacobs Venus said once in an interview that Oracene has a great backhand!
@stephaniefagan1736 4 жыл бұрын
@@llcooljay520, That open stance backhand is Ms. Price's. She was pregnant and had to get around her baby bump.
@vivianhill4945 3 жыл бұрын
Why. Is. Anyer. Considered. A. Terreible. Sin. In. Eyers. Of. God.
@CurlyViet 4 жыл бұрын
I remember she told Serena at the AO 2009. Something about the heat and Serena had problems with it. Serena later told the reporter, that her mom said both player played on the same conditions, so make the best out of it. Such a strong mom and tennis coach
@sworiginals1986 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is sooooo soothing!!! 😍😍😍Just watched King Richard 💕💕💕 sooo good 😌 I want to cry 😭✨
@onefineday9266 3 жыл бұрын
"Don't tell them what they should have done...That will just drive them crazy." Good advice for everyone.
@denise0223 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview!! We’ve watched Venus & Serena from the beginning. Love them!! Thank you, Sheinelle 😊
@HLTP94 2 жыл бұрын
I love the ‘im hugging you really tight with love’ feeling❤️
@Lola_Monroe 4 жыл бұрын
It's sad to see the earlier picture with all 5 daughters vs. the later with one sister missing. R.I.P Yetunde Price
@maryluvsmusic9298 2 жыл бұрын
Here after watching the King Richard movie. Great movie!! Will, & the cast did an amazing job!! Bless the Williams family❤️🙏🏾❤️.
@chriskallis8004 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely lady♥️🏴
@zamajamile2728 Жыл бұрын
Love that mom, teaching your kids to be self sufficient that's powerful❤️
@jjayphilly342 4 жыл бұрын
Richard Williams is one of the best sports dad ever. Salute him as a black father. #ADOS Legend
@vikingrolloishot1789 2 жыл бұрын
😏k
@Sam-hh9ui 2 жыл бұрын
Love how down to earth their whole family are! Grandma’s gonna love on those grand babies~
@wandaparker6183 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever noticed.. Real classy women, rear classy children. Congratulations to all five of the Williams children .Mom, stayed, in her lane as nurtural. Dad, stayed in his lane as protector. How awesome is that 👏 👏 😍
@GabrielA-bl4ox 4 жыл бұрын
Oh that's beautiful from Williams SISTERS Mum. Great interview from Sheinelle
@roenaskates5485 4 жыл бұрын
Praise to Strong Black Mothers!✊
@quasimodo6491 4 жыл бұрын
Their mother is a sweetheart ❤
@charlesmcelwee2360 4 жыл бұрын
We are very proud of the Williams Family in this house.
@scarletoharabia3801 2 жыл бұрын
I love their mother and Father how blessed they were. Such great parents
@McChrister 2 жыл бұрын
What a sweetheart of a Mom....God Bless her!🙏🏼♥️👋🏼🇨🇦
@fifermcgee5971 4 жыл бұрын
After watching this interview understand where the steel nerves and stamina comes from, what an outstanding mother. She is one terrific woman.
@istyleliz 4 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful mom she gave such great advice..because my son loves volleyball, and my daughter loves basketball
@MrEhu3 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best advice from a parent/coach you will ever get. Talk about somebody who's growing old gracefully, she's more beautiful now then when she was younger.
@lreally 2 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking that. How is that possible lol?
@tiunekastewart5357 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! WHAT A GREAT MOTHER! SHE IS SO PRETTY, SOFT, ELEGANT, & WISE.
@111marcie 2 жыл бұрын
Wow The mom looks amazing, skin so radiant. Beautiful 🥰❤️
@TheLilly 4 жыл бұрын
She's such a lady!❤️👑
@kiwanusyoung9114 2 жыл бұрын
I love their mom and I have gathered wisdom from her
@KCNwokoye 4 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful mom and fantastic genes . I see where Serena and Venus get their kind heart and genius, heart and talent.
@marymagdalene3004 2 жыл бұрын
Does Serena have a kind heart?
@momoiida5505 2 жыл бұрын
@@marymagdalene3004 Do YOU???
@lindasims4573 Жыл бұрын
Mom is awesome...En joyed the interview. She exhibit the self confidence that she passed on to her children. They're so blessed to have a strong, loving father and mother. Continued blessings & safety. 💯🙏❤👍
@bigfrank1010 4 жыл бұрын
Great family love these young ladies ur always classy hugs to you all you make america proud
@dannyadams4603 4 жыл бұрын
WISDOM!!! Wow! Very sharp lady! So confident! Now I know why your daughters have so much CLASS! Keep being you! They are watching you! Again I say WOW!
@issa9920 3 жыл бұрын
Awwww what a lovely mom! 🤍 that’s a big reason why Venus and Serena are the best
@barringtonbarrette9904 2 жыл бұрын
What would we do without Mama?Mama the life of our life
@tonitamcgowan-bailey8997 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job mom!!!! You've raised beautiful daughters!!!!
@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such an inspirational and beautiful woman and mother, Mrs. Oracene!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🏆
@annadavis6361 2 жыл бұрын
Powerful family in everyway! We are so blessed to have them grace this world with so much talent and respect!
@thevectorhouse1113 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful and beautiful woman. A strong woman who raised strong women. God bless you Mrs. Williams. Love it!
@renatasmith7679 4 жыл бұрын
I love Serena williams she's great player she makes me proud. Family keep their heads up
@lunalea1250 2 жыл бұрын
Parents go thru the joys, pains and struggles, we only see/enjoy the end results, hats off to all Moms!🥳💫💜
@shynes23sh 2 жыл бұрын
Mama & Daddy Williams are indeed GOAT. I want to glean more from both of them.
@tulifranz9336 4 жыл бұрын
Did Oracene had a face lift? She looks younger. Beautiful soul. Thank you for giving the world two great champions.👏
@_o..o_1871 4 жыл бұрын
Wyntah Haadid Huh?
@AB-cj4uz 2 жыл бұрын
Such a wise lady; and so eloquent too.
@shirlenealleyne8766 4 жыл бұрын
The wisest interview from the mother, of two of the greatest athletes 🌹🌺🌹
@meboneme1 4 жыл бұрын
PURE CLASS!! ALL OF THEM!!!
@warrenguy76 4 жыл бұрын
This fantastically cool, beautiful intelligent lady produced the two legendary ladies that inspired me to pick up a racquet. I now have six USTA NTRP 3.5 level titles and counting. Thank you so much, Oracene, and Venus and Serena of course lol
@daphnetowles4779 4 жыл бұрын
And to you keep doing what you are doing with that racquet baby girl get that
@shemene647 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful teacher and mother of 5 Queens
@zolafoster387 2 жыл бұрын
They have a beautiful mother she loved her girls
@lefat4697 2 жыл бұрын
What a charismatic lady
@mianaomipost9885 4 жыл бұрын
No wonder the girls are amazing! She’s both of them and then some!
@prestongower7800 4 жыл бұрын
Those aren't or were never girls they are both biologically born men they are trans from a very young age
@petermeckel9034 4 жыл бұрын
What an incredible woman
@michelleiannelli3626 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, such an amazing life story. Very heart warming to see the love of this family :)
@chrisak49 3 жыл бұрын
This woman is pure class
@kingmarcthegreat8505 Жыл бұрын
Omg that smile is so big beautiful & contagious. I love how relaxed she is , always has been & always will be, she put in the work & was their through the whole ride of her baby girls growing up, but the part about her letting her daughters figure out certain things for themselves, letting them show YOU what they’re going to do, & not belittling them after they had a hard game is one of the most looked over things so many parents currently do! So thankful for this interview 🤍🫶🏾
@Pistolwhipperz 4 жыл бұрын
Venus takes after her mother; Serena takes after her father.
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