Serena & Venus Williams’ Mom Shares Secret To Raising Strong Women | Through Moms Eyes | TODAY

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  • Serena 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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Komentáře • 512

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 Před 4 lety +348

    Venus looks a lot like her mom. 😘😘 very beautiful.

  • @soundtreks
    @soundtreks Před 2 lety +10

    She is so composed and calm but radiates strength and drive

  • @durrelljack8322
    @durrelljack8322 Před 4 lety +397

    Never seen Oracene glowing like this. Love this side of her. Thank you for raising 2 strong, talented, intelligent, beautiful women.

    •  Před 4 lety +2

      Lol @Transgenders

    • @lavishmisfittink3214
      @lavishmisfittink3214 Před rokem +4

      She raised 5

    • @rogerparker4468
      @rogerparker4468 Před rokem

      She really is gorgeous...could have done a lot better than Richard, looks wise at least. lol

    • @marjorieferguson2064
      @marjorieferguson2064 Před rokem

      Don't say that what ever is was meant to be.

    • @rogerparker4468
      @rogerparker4468 Před rokem +2

      @@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
    @barbaramunroe4911 Před 4 lety +260

    Serena mom's laughter sounds just like her, love this interview, she spoke with alot of wisdom.

  • @juckimal
    @juckimal Před 2 lety +10

    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!

  • @gcmacyman
    @gcmacyman Před 4 lety +170

    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 !

  • @jmnny85
    @jmnny85 Před 3 lety +62

    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
    @111marcie Před 2 lety +10

    I didn't realize how much Serena look like her mom. They all have beautiful smiles

  • @divalarue
    @divalarue Před 2 lety +86

    I like how chill and honest she is... I'm practicing this technique raising my daughter too. Timing is everything with instinct.

  • @teenamaree5660
    @teenamaree5660 Před 2 lety +95

    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!

  • @kbbklyngirl1117
    @kbbklyngirl1117 Před rokem +8

    It’s really nice to see her smile and hear her perspective on Serena and Venus.

  • @jayoh4542
    @jayoh4542 Před 2 lety +11

    I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Ms. Oracene. She's a lovely person with a humble spirit.

  • @talkswithtim6068
    @talkswithtim6068 Před 4 lety +46

    Had never realized how much Venus looked like her mom!!! Especially when they laugh!!

    • @williamslimon3864
      @williamslimon3864 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah I was impressed too !!

    • @lillianwright3668
      @lillianwright3668 Před 4 lety

      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
      @gypseenomad3956 Před 4 lety +2

      I noticed that too.

  • @jenniferhaynes8625
    @jenniferhaynes8625 Před 2 lety +14

    I love the fact that she and her husband have taught their children to be self sufficient.

  • @Nike5221
    @Nike5221 Před 2 lety +4

    Oracene was really a guiding force for helping Serena achieve her first Serena Slam from 2002-03…. often goes unnoticed

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 Před 4 lety +88

    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.

  • @centurionguards3819
    @centurionguards3819 Před 2 lety +24

    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.

  • @stephaniemarie2074
    @stephaniemarie2074 Před 4 lety +66

    She seems like a good mom, go mama!

  • @tremaine861
    @tremaine861 Před 4 lety +62

    Oracene is a mood! I love her serene nature. Mama Price

  • @eizyaws
    @eizyaws Před 4 lety +36

    Serena will never stop Copying Venus 6:42
    They are soo connected I love it

  • @lindamcduffie907
    @lindamcduffie907 Před 4 lety +120

    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!

  • @jacquelineperry5873
    @jacquelineperry5873 Před 4 lety +38

    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.

  • @sherrygaba426
    @sherrygaba426 Před 2 lety +25

    She's a sweetie. Amazing balance of strong and sweet.

  • @ifiknewthen13
    @ifiknewthen13 Před 2 lety +10

    WOW!! The apple didn't fall, it just twirled in mid air!! Thats what is needed , someone who believes in you honesty and totally💗

  • @Remember_me882
    @Remember_me882 Před 4 lety +56

    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

  • @moonchild0658
    @moonchild0658 Před 4 lety +19

    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.

  • @aliahspirituality
    @aliahspirituality Před 9 měsíci +2

    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

  • @livenowliveright8509
    @livenowliveright8509 Před 2 lety +80

    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.

  • @warrenguy76
    @warrenguy76 Před 4 lety +320

    Oracene is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.

    • @hermajesty9887
      @hermajesty9887 Před 4 lety +5

      warrenguy76 i concur

    • @s.m.7109
      @s.m.7109 Před 4 lety +14

      Absolutely. And Richard is one of my Heroes. I look forward to the movie about his life.

    • @browniemandacutter9852
      @browniemandacutter9852 Před 4 lety +2

      @@maryannjefferson2234 What are you insinuating?

    • @rockielevine1809
      @rockielevine1809 Před 4 lety +2

      @@maryannjefferson2234 yeah... So true!!!

    •  Před 4 lety

      @@s.m.7109 Lol! RW, the womanizing bigot. Lol!

  • @lb1798
    @lb1798 Před 2 lety +11

    Her daughters are a beautiful reflection on who she is.👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊💗💗

  • @Shell40142
    @Shell40142 Před rokem +5

    Whatever they do well don’t mess with it!! This is so important and so true and so crucial to their success ❤️

  • @jcrystal2584
    @jcrystal2584 Před 2 lety +7

    I've always heard of the dad, good to hear their mothers perspective

  • @2uprofit
    @2uprofit Před 4 lety +62

    A MAGNIFICENT INTERVIEW! Thank you for this. It's definitely not easy to raise children. Mother Oracene has done an amazing job.

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn Před 4 lety +73

    This was good. The vision that Serena and Venus mother and father had for them is a blueprint; specifically the process.

    • @gypseenomad3956
      @gypseenomad3956 Před 4 lety +7

      Just think. Everyone else saw a graffiti painted, weeded, littered old raggedy neighborhood tennis court. Papa Williams saw something else.

  • @kentexican5844
    @kentexican5844 Před 2 lety +13

    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.

  • @donnamonroe3734
    @donnamonroe3734 Před 4 lety +183

    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
      @johniii8147 Před 4 lety +3

      Donna Monroe Venus has grace Serena does not, it’s her biggest fault as a player

    • @MikkelJankovic
      @MikkelJankovic Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @lisarobinson4008 Před 4 lety

      @@anthonyboddie729 you need a life gtfoh.....PERIOD

    • @anthonyboddie729
      @anthonyboddie729 Před 4 lety

      @Merita merita call a spade a spade, stop letting these millionaire deceive you, they can make you believe anything.

    • @anthonyboddie729
      @anthonyboddie729 Před 4 lety

      @@lisarobinson4008 sister, I have the best life, don't need so call athletes to be my role models.

  • @beautynthebibletvaudreyb7893

    What a great interview. She did a fantastic job in raising her children.

  • @kbg6710
    @kbg6710 Před 4 lety +53

    Such a selfless and loving lady and it surely was passed down to her amazing daughters

  • @sworiginals1986
    @sworiginals1986 Před 2 lety +2

    Her voice is sooooo soothing!!! 😍😍😍Just watched King Richard 💕💕💕 sooo good 😌 I want to cry 😭✨

  • @ophelia5100
    @ophelia5100 Před 2 lety +14

    Love her…
    She was definitely a part of this success recipe

  • @patiencekapfunde1731
    @patiencekapfunde1731 Před 2 lety +9

    I cried throughout the interview, well done Mama!

  • @bonnieriley8413
    @bonnieriley8413 Před 4 lety +63

    Beautiful,strong and loving mother. I love the Williams sisters. Please don't retire until I get to the US Open hopefully next year🙏🙏

  • @vaw796
    @vaw796 Před 4 lety +49

    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.

  • @JoyfulGP
    @JoyfulGP Před 4 lety +13

    Never heard her speak b4. She has a nice a voice !!

  • @roxannemoore3659
    @roxannemoore3659 Před 4 lety +45

    Lady O is so Gorgeous love her pearly white smile

    • @tcochran42
      @tcochran42 Před 4 lety +1

      Roxanne Moore, red lipstick 💄 makes those pearly whites pop!

  • @Lola_Monroe
    @Lola_Monroe Před 4 lety +17

    It's sad to see the earlier picture with all 5 daughters vs. the later with one sister missing. R.I.P Yetunde Price

  • @linjones2566
    @linjones2566 Před 4 lety +112

    I Looove The Williams Family💜 The Most Amazing Supportive Parents Ever💙 Serena And Venus Are Incredible Women💛🔆💪

    • @prestongower7800
      @prestongower7800 Před 4 lety

      Those are transsexuals male to female

    • @michaelmaps2004
      @michaelmaps2004 Před 2 lety +6

      @@prestongower7800 stay hating while they continue to shine

    • @alienmonster5054
      @alienmonster5054 Před 2 lety +4

      @@prestongower7800 no bruh, those are athletic beautiful womens

    • @prestongower7800
      @prestongower7800 Před 2 lety

      @@alienmonster5054 they've always have put men in women sports and women in men sports this ain't nothing new

    • @ladyred8948
      @ladyred8948 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @mariannesouza8326
    @mariannesouza8326 Před 4 lety +15

    That was wonderful! I’ve never seen an interview with Miss Oracene before; she’s absolutely beautiful - what a magnificent smile!

  • @celestesobers8697
    @celestesobers8697 Před 2 lety +12

    You don't have to wonder where Venus and Serena got their strength of character from after listening to their mom.Great interview

    • @ToOpen6seven
      @ToOpen6seven Před rokem +1

      Yes and their gentle and calm demeanor, from their beautiful mom 🙂

  • @zamajamile2728
    @zamajamile2728 Před rokem +3

    Love that mom, teaching your kids to be self sufficient that's powerful❤️

  • @onefineday9266
    @onefineday9266 Před 3 lety +6

    "Don't tell them what they should have done...That will just drive them crazy."
    Good advice for everyone.

  • @maryluvsmusic9298
    @maryluvsmusic9298 Před 2 lety +2

    Here after watching the King Richard movie. Great movie!! Will, & the cast did an amazing job!! Bless the Williams family❤️🙏🏾❤️.

  • @GabrielA-bl4ox
    @GabrielA-bl4ox Před 4 lety +47

    Oh that's beautiful from Williams SISTERS Mum. Great interview from Sheinelle

  • @CurlyViet
    @CurlyViet Před 4 lety +14

    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

  • @HLTP94
    @HLTP94 Před 2 lety +5

    I love the ‘im hugging you really tight with love’ feeling❤️

  • @jeromelj1010
    @jeromelj1010 Před 4 lety +16

    I didn't even know she coaches. What an amazing woman.

    • @llcooljay520
      @llcooljay520 Před 4 lety +1

      Jerome Jacobs Venus said once in an interview that Oracene has a great backhand!

    • @stephaniefagan1736
      @stephaniefagan1736 Před 4 lety +1

      @@llcooljay520, That open stance backhand is Ms. Price's. She was pregnant and had to get around her baby bump.

    • @vivianhill4945
      @vivianhill4945 Před 3 lety

      Why. Is. Anyer. Considered. A. Terreible. Sin. In. Eyers. Of. God.

  • @denise0223
    @denise0223 Před 4 lety +88

    Fantastic interview!! We’ve watched Venus & Serena from the beginning. Love them!! Thank you, Sheinelle 😊

  • @charlesmcelwee2360
    @charlesmcelwee2360 Před 4 lety +37

    We are very proud of the Williams Family in this house.

  • @Sam-hh9ui
    @Sam-hh9ui Před 2 lety +8

    Love how down to earth their whole family are! Grandma’s gonna love on those grand babies~

  • @fifermcgee5971
    @fifermcgee5971 Před 4 lety +12

    After watching this interview understand where the steel nerves and stamina comes from, what an outstanding mother. She is one terrific woman.

  • @wandaparker6183
    @wandaparker6183 Před 2 lety +19

    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 👏 👏 😍

  • @McChrister
    @McChrister Před 2 lety +6

    What a sweetheart of a Mom....God Bless her!🙏🏼♥️👋🏼🇨🇦

  • @111marcie
    @111marcie Před 2 lety +1

    Wow The mom looks amazing, skin so radiant. Beautiful 🥰❤️

  • @quasimodo6491
    @quasimodo6491 Před 4 lety +11

    Their mother is a sweetheart ❤

  • @MrEhu3
    @MrEhu3 Před 2 lety +2

    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
      @lreally Před 2 lety

      Was just thinking that. How is that possible lol?

  • @scarletoharabia3801
    @scarletoharabia3801 Před 2 lety +6

    I love their mother and Father how blessed they were. Such great parents

  • @istyleliz
    @istyleliz Před 4 lety +7

    Such a wonderful mom she gave such great advice..because my son loves volleyball, and my daughter loves basketball

  • @jjayphilly342
    @jjayphilly342 Před 4 lety +23

    Richard Williams is one of the best sports dad ever. Salute him as a black father.
    #ADOS Legend

  • @roenaskates5485
    @roenaskates5485 Před 4 lety +25

    Praise to Strong Black Mothers!✊

  • @lindasims4573
    @lindasims4573 Před rokem +2

    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. 💯🙏❤👍

  • @barringtonbarrette9904
    @barringtonbarrette9904 Před 2 lety +2

    What would we do without Mama?Mama the life of our life

  • @chriskallis8004
    @chriskallis8004 Před 4 lety +23

    Lovely lady♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tiunekastewart5357
    @tiunekastewart5357 Před 2 lety +4

    WOW! WHAT A GREAT MOTHER! SHE IS SO PRETTY, SOFT, ELEGANT, & WISE.

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460

    Thank you for being such an inspirational and beautiful woman and mother, Mrs. Oracene!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🏆

  • @shynes23sh
    @shynes23sh Před 2 lety +1

    Mama & Daddy Williams are indeed GOAT. I want to glean more from both of them.

  • @dannyadams4603
    @dannyadams4603 Před 4 lety +4

    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!

  • @kiwanusyoung9114
    @kiwanusyoung9114 Před 2 lety +7

    I love their mom and I have gathered wisdom from her

  • @issa9920
    @issa9920 Před 3 lety +5

    Awwww what a lovely mom! 🤍 that’s a big reason why Venus and Serena are the best

  • @bigfrank1010
    @bigfrank1010 Před 4 lety +21

    Great family love these young ladies ur always classy hugs to you all you make america proud

  • @shirlenealleyne8766
    @shirlenealleyne8766 Před 4 lety +20

    The wisest interview from the mother, of two of the greatest athletes 🌹🌺🌹

  • @TheLilly
    @TheLilly Před 4 lety +6

    She's such a lady!❤️👑

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye Před 4 lety +10

    Wow beautiful mom and fantastic genes . I see where Serena and Venus get their kind heart and genius, heart and talent.

  • @annadavis6361
    @annadavis6361 Před 2 lety +5

    Powerful family in everyway! We are so blessed to have them grace this world with so much talent and respect!

  • @thevectorhouse1113
    @thevectorhouse1113 Před 2 lety +3

    What a wonderful and beautiful woman. A strong woman who raised strong women. God bless you Mrs. Williams. Love it!

  • @lunalea1250
    @lunalea1250 Před 2 lety +1

    Parents go thru the joys, pains and struggles, we only see/enjoy the end results, hats off to all Moms!🥳💫💜

  • @AB-cj4uz
    @AB-cj4uz Před 2 lety +1

    Such a wise lady; and so eloquent too.

  • @tonitamcgowan-bailey8997
    @tonitamcgowan-bailey8997 Před 2 lety +5

    Wonderful job mom!!!! You've raised beautiful daughters!!!!

  • @RobertSmith-cx2zh
    @RobertSmith-cx2zh Před 2 lety +1

    Simple, couples should be a team mother and father working together and teaching kids how to work hard for what they want

  • @shemene647
    @shemene647 Před 2 lety +1

    A beautiful teacher and mother of 5 Queens

  • @anniegrant9938
    @anniegrant9938 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That mothers have a special love. That can cause a special strength. Very, very good wisdom. I am speaking from experiences. ,

  • @renatasmith7679
    @renatasmith7679 Před 4 lety +13

    I love Serena williams she's great player she makes me proud. Family keep their heads up

  • @zolafoster387
    @zolafoster387 Před 2 lety +1

    They have a beautiful mother she loved her girls

  • @tulifranz9336
    @tulifranz9336 Před 4 lety +10

    Did Oracene had a face lift? She looks younger. Beautiful soul. Thank you for giving the world two great champions.👏

  • @michelleiannelli3626
    @michelleiannelli3626 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, such an amazing life story. Very heart warming to see the love of this family :)

  • @warrenguy76
    @warrenguy76 Před 4 lety +28

    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
      @daphnetowles4779 Před 4 lety +2

      And to you keep doing what you are doing with that racquet baby girl get that

  • @kingmarcthegreat8505
    @kingmarcthegreat8505 Před rokem

    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 🤍🫶🏾

  • @lefat4697
    @lefat4697 Před 2 lety +1

    What a charismatic lady

  • @mianaomipost9885
    @mianaomipost9885 Před 4 lety +6

    No wonder the girls are amazing! She’s both of them and then some!

    • @prestongower7800
      @prestongower7800 Před 4 lety +1

      Those aren't or were never girls they are both biologically born men they are trans from a very young age

  • @JanetAMills
    @JanetAMills Před 2 lety +2

    "My Yes mean Yes, My NO mean NO!" - tribute to a MOM!

  • @nathangraham1760
    @nathangraham1760 Před 3 lety +1

    She just oh god SHES sooo calming to listen to to just hear talk them like it’s a beautiful thing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👸🏾lovvveee mama Oracene price yes Mam!