Fans watching Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime show, eagerly anticipating celebrity cameos, were thrilled to see tennis icon Serena Williams make

If any one moment stole the show during Kendrick Lamar’s standout halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX, it was the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo from tennis legend Serena Williams.

Serena Williams said she doesn’t ‘have time for petty’ after backlash regarding her surprise 2025 Super Bowl appearance

Serena Williams is explaining why she did that Super Bowl cameo during Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Funny, she doesn't mention Drake at all.

Celebrity friends and family of the four-time Olympic gold medalist flooded the comment section, cheering on the tennis star's surprise appearance. Former NBA star Dwyane Wade commented fire emojis, while Serena Williams' sister Venus Williams commented "You did that!!! 💙✨"

Serena Williams is apparently unfazed by the backlash over her viral appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month. “Gosh I’m so late to the game (I’ve been sick) & busy investing in billion dollar companies and running @WYNbeauty

After Serena Williams appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show as what many speculated to be a subtle dig at ex Drake, she spoke out against her critics.

Serena Williams has hit back at the backlash she received following her appearance at the 2025 Super Bowl. The tennis icon came under fire on social media earlier this month for her performance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.