Serena Williams, renowned for her illustrious tennis career, announced her retirement after the 2022 US Open, marking a significant moment in the tennis world. However, before bidding farewell to the sport, the 23-time Grand Slam champion forged a unique partnership with singer and actress Selena Gomez.
In a groundbreaking move, Williams invested a substantial $5 million in Gomez’s innovative project, Wondermind, a мentаl health initiative. Months later, Williams took to her official Instagram handle to share Gomez’s inspirational journey behind the establishment of Wondermind. In this post, Williams highlighted a story where Gomez explained the motivation for launching the initiative, aiming to create an open dialogue between mothers and daughters about мentаl health issues. Gomez revealed that her discussions with co-founder Mandy Teefey played a pivotal role in initiating Wondermind, addressing a shared concern they both experienced.
Serena Williams, who has personally navigated through challenging times, battling anxiety and depression during her tennis career, openly shared her ꜱtгuggles in an interview with Selena Gomez a couple of years ago. Williams emphasized the importance of talking about мentаl health issues and acknowledged her intense nature, driven by passion. This candid conversation laid the foundation for Williams’ $5 million investment in Wondermind, a move that significantly boosted Gomez’s net worth to $800 million. The collaboration proved to be a mutually beneficial investment, showcasing Williams’ commitment to cause-based ventures.