Serena Williams Stuns in a Purple Satin One-Shoulder Gown at the Los Angeles Premiere of Creed III

Serena Williams stunned in a pink satin gown Monday night at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III.

The 41-year-old tennis superstar, who was recently honored at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday with the prestigious Jackie Robinson Sports Award, looked gorgeous in her fuchsia design that featured one covered shoulder.

Williams wore her hair swept back in a sleek and graceful style, while her flawless skin glowed with smooth, flawless glamour.

The vibrant fabric of Serena’s gown flattered her curves while providing a dazzling pop of color at the Creed III premiere.

Serena came out to support Michael B. Jordan, who pulls double duty as star and director of the boxing drama, which has been met with strong criticism.

Serena smiled on the red carpet as she waved her voluminous mantle and smiled for the cameras.

The sports icon posed alongside Chloe Bailey, 24, who looked stunning in a sultry black dress with statement cutouts.

Serena’s attendance at the premiere follows her powerful acceptance speech at the NAACP Image Awards over the weekend when she received the Jackie Robinson Sports Award.

After accepting the award from Kerry Washington, the tennis superstar began his speech by joking about not winning at the US Open.

“I haven’t lifted a trophy in a long time,” he said. ‘Do I do it like this? [Laughs] Thank you. It is a great honor to have a friend present me with this award today. I am incredibly grateful for his incredible kind words and unwavering support from him over the years.’

In addition to athletic achievement, the Jackie Robinson Sports Award recognizes individuals for their pursuit of social justice and civil rights, along with their involvement in the community.

Widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, Williams joins an illustrious pantheon of past honorees, including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Magic Johnson, Wilma Rudolph and the Harlem Globetrotters.

In addition to her 23 Grand Slam titles and seven Wimbledon victories, Serena has a thriving venture capital firm and a fashion label that champions female empowerment.

In her speech, Williams said: “It’s a privilege to be recognized alongside some of the most accomplished athletes in sports like Lebron James, Michael Johnson, Wilma Rudolph, just to name a few, and many other forces on the field.”

‘Together, we are a team of pioneers and we represent what is possible when you believe in yourself and your potential and follow your life and your passion.

‘With the Jackie Robinson Sports Award, the NAACP is committed to encouraging athletes who break stereotypes and push boundaries in directions that move society forward by opening doors for generations and athletes to come.

In concluding, he stated: ‘Jackie Robinson’s impact goes far beyond the sport. His legacy has empowered many African Americans in various industries to dream big and beyond the boxes many of us are placed in, a key message the NAACP embodies in his work.

‘That’s what we’re here to celebrate. Thanks for this award. it’s a privilege. Thank you very much.’

The tennis phenomenon announced his official retirement from the sport last year in August, and took to Twitter in December to admit that retirement life isn’t easy for her.

Serena explained that it is challenging to have free time because she has spent her entire life preparing for the next tournament or game in constant competition.

Serena welcomed her daughter Olympia in September 2017, whom she shares with her husband and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

when talking to MY! News Earlier this month, the sports star commented on his daughter saying: “I hope she realizes that I was pretty good at my job and the hard work it takes to be good at it.”

“Just taking away the hard work and excellence that you have to put your body through and the discipline that you have to put your body through as well,” he continued.

Williams also spoke about the retirement in a fashion essay posted in August: ‘I sure feel more at peace now. It’s interesting.

“I think I feel torn that I can still play at a very, very, very high level. That being said, I always wanted to leave the game playing at a very high level.

The star added: “But it’s hard because it’s like, ‘Oh my God, I could still play and I could still do all that stuff’… But I’m inch by inch pulling away, inch by inch hugging him.’

“I don’t want it to end, but at the same time I’m ready for what’s next.” Serena went on to say that tennis “has given me a lot. I love winning. I love battle. I love to entertain.

‘All my life, until now, has been tennis. My dad says that I picked up a racket for the first time when he was three years old, but I think it was even earlier.

Serena told Vogue that she “never liked the word retirement” because it “doesn’t feel like a modern word,” saying she was viewing the changes in her life as a “transition.”