Take a Peek Inside Serena Williams’s Gorgeous Bel Air Home for Sale

Serena Williams, arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, has had a year to *seriously* remember: She got engaged, won the Australian Open, and gave birth to her first child, daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. Talk about a grand slam! And as if that wasn’t enough, it looks like she’s adding a real estate move to her already busy year. She just listed her six-bedroom, seven-bath home in Bel Air for a cool $12 million. Take a look at the amazing digs, then head over to Trulia for more.

According to the listing, the 6,101 square foot traditional home boasts one of the biggest lots in the Stone Canyon section of Bel Air. Originally built in the 1930s, it’s surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens, and even has its own hiking trails — basically a private countryside oasis in the middle of LA.

Not surprisingly, the house has its own gym. We like to think that when she’s not practicing her killer backhands or doing insane sprint drills, she’s just like us — taking it easy on the elliptical machine and lifting three-pound weights. (Wishful thinking.)

Don’t expect anything less than a regal clawfoot tub for the queen of the tennis courts. In addition to the luxurious bathing quarters, there’s also a private salon and a bar/study lounge area. Would there ever be a reason to leave the house with all those amenities?

And of course, what Southern California estate would be complete without a heavenly pool to keep cool during those warm, sunny days? It even comes with its own guest house and fireplace!

If you’re wondering where the tennis court is, the property doesn’t have one. Looks like even tennis stars need a break every once in awhile.

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The whole *kitchening* thing you do just got a stylish revamp. Joining her Beautiful cookwarescollection is the Drew Barrymore-backed Hero Pan ($69) – designed to do it all, while dressing your stovetop up with flair. The beauty is in the details with this one, and it’s here to save your best one-pot dinners and larger-than-life pasta dishes.

The non-stick ceramic pan is a true overachiever – serving as your go-to for *10* different cooking functions. With the Hero, you can boil, strain, sautée, simmer, pan-fry, sear, braise, steam, stir fry, and of course… serve. Clean-up time is massively expedited, thanks to this appliances’ expertly constructed non-stick lining that’s free of toxic forever-chemicals like PTFE, PFOA, and PFOS.

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Last year, some of us celebrated the holidays apart from our families for the first time. COVID has brought with it many changes, some of them arguably positive (like increased flexibility to work from home), some difficult (such as the realization of vastly different political and social views between family and friends), and some horrible (obviously, the health implications of a global pandemic). However, for some of us, celebrating the holidays without family members isn't exclusively due to COVID. In addition to so many of us living in different areas than our families of origin, some of us simply don't have close bonds with the people we grew up around. Sometimes, this can cause loneliness.

If you're not close with your family members, the holidays can be a difficult time. This is doubly true if you don't have a close circle of friends to call upon. But make no mistake, if this sounds like your situation, you're not alone — there are thousands of other people going through the same struggles you are. We sat down with Irad Eichler, founder of Circles, a website that connects people who are sharing similar struggles, like heartbreak, grief, or loneliness. Here are some of Eichler's tips for coping — and even thriving! — during the holiday season when you're not planning on spending it with your family, for one reason or another.

Don't Fall For "Perfect Families" On Social Media

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The first VERY important step to having a joyous holiday season when you're going it alone is to stop believing the narrative that others' family situations are perfect, Eichler says.

"Remember people only post a moment in time, and only the moments when they look their happiest and best."

In addition to the fact that everything you see on social media is curated for the 'gram, it's also important to remember that by focusing on what others have and you lack, you risk failing to see the great things at play in your own life.

"These holiday periods can become a time of focusing on who and what we don't have, rather than who or what we do, and can cause a negative spiral into depressing and dreadful feelings of inadequacy," says Eichler.

Gratitude is the reason for the season, after all. So instead of only seeing the negative, try some gratitude journal prompts to help you focus on what's actually really wonderful about your life right now.

Make An Effort To Deepen New Connections

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While it may seem like everyone has friends and family to spend time with during the holiday season, that doesn't mean no one is available for deepening a blossoming relationship or new friendship.

"Make a list of people you can or would like to connect with, and try to reach out to at least one of them," advises Eichler.

Reaching out doesn't have to mean a big plan or an hour-long conversation. Even a quick text letting a friendly coworker know you're thinking about them can go a long way toward deepening the relationship and moving it in the direction of closer friendship.

Don't have an acquaintance in mind? Then it's time to make new acquaintances. What's more in line with the Christmas spirit than attending a Meetup or event full of people eager to make new friends?

"Join groups with similar interests to yours, such as hiking, baking, or games. Push your boundaries and be brave - you might find new people who have much in common with you."

Give Back

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The holiday season is a great time to focus on giving back to your community, and coincidentally, acts of generosity and kindness are known to reduce loneliness and help people feel happier. One study found that knowing a few of your neighbors and doing small acts of kindness for them — such as cheering them up, listening to them, mowing their lawn, providing advice about local business recommendations and job opportunities, and chatting over the fence — was statistically correlated with feeling less lonely and having a lower risk of depression.

Helping out elderly neighbors can be a particularly gratifying way to give back.

"Notice older lonely people in your neighborhood or community who might have no family at all, and offer to help them," says Eichler. "These can become mutually meaningful connections, and help you 'adopt' a grandparent."

Connect With Others Online

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Finally, use the Internet for its highest and best purpose: to connect people. Whether you're using Meetup to find in-person events, digital forums for having conversations about special interests, or programs like Circle for getting support from others in your situation, the opportunities to create new connections are practically endless.

"There are many interest groups that can be found digitally, where or any person can connect with others in the same life stage, going through the same challenges, or who would like to explore the same interests," Eichler states. "Meaningful connections can be formed easily in these circumstances. The Internet enables us to find and connect to people all over the world who fit this, and to whom we can become more easily attached, as we are able to find people with the exact interests that energize us."

If you're struggling with loneliness, you're not alone. Connect with our digital community of makers and creatives here at Brit+Co by following us on IG and signing up for our newsletter!

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When we think of air pollution, we tend to think of the air outside our homes, but rarely consider the air quality we live with every day behind closed doors. Air pollution continues to be an area of grave concern. The World Health Organization notes that 9 out of 10 people breathe highly polluted air and estimates 7 million people die every year due to outdoor and indoor air pollution. While climate change activists are spreading the word on how we can help improve outdoor air, the people at Molekule want to improve the air inside with the Molekule Air Purifier and new Air Mini Purifier.

Traditional air purifiers use HEPA filters which could allow some pollutants to escape, grow, or re-release into the air. Molekule uses PECO filters, a new technology that is said to destroy the pollutants entirely. This tech could be particularly beneficial for people who suffer from allergies. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America notes that not only do more than 50 million people experience allergies each year but that allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Although there is no cure for allergies, thanks to this tech, long-time allergy sufferers, like six-time Dancing with the Stars winner Derek Hough, can finally breathe a little easier.

“I honestly would rather have the flu than an allergy attack when I'm on stage,” said the Emmy Award-winning star who has struggled with allergies his entire life but never considered part of the problem could be in his own home.“My brain didn't even go to ‘Oh, there's bad air quality in my house, or in my bedroom,’” Hough said. "I have pets, and I live in California and we have a lot of wildfires, unfortunately, and a lot of that air gets trapped inside our homes — my home. So as I was learning about it I was like, 'Well, this sounds like a great product not only just to capture these particles but to actually destroy them.' "

When Hough first tried the Molekule, he noticed an almost instantaneous difference in the air. “I usually wake up with puffy eyes and runny nose and just a bad start to the day all around. When I put the Molekule in there, I immediately woke up feeling fresh, feeling great, and I was honestly just like, "Wait...this is an awesome product; this is fantastic!”

Hough added it gives him peace of mind to know that he’s coming home to a safe haven for him to recharge and refuel and isn’t just sitting in allergens.

During performances when Hough would have an allergic attack, he would sneeze a lot, have a runny nose and “essentially be dancing blind.” Now that Molekule has released its new Air Mini, he can carry that peace of mind on-the-go. "I can put it on the tour bus, or I can put it in the dance studio, or I can take it with me on the road."

Jaya Rao, COO of Molekule, states that the "Air Mini enables us to reach even more people with the latest innovations in home air purification...Now with Air Mini, even more consumers can reap the benefits of our PECO technology, as it destroys indoor air pollutants and provides truly clean air."

Air pollution can affect more than just your coordination. It can cause a variety of illnesses and affect your lungs and cardiovascular health. If you’re seeking an alternative to traditional humidifiers and air filters, try the Air Mini for half the price of the full-size Molekule.

(Photos via Ryan McDowell, Molekule)

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Zach Bryan and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia's explosive breakup is everywhere right now. From his seemingly one-sided social media posts to all the bombshell revelations she keeps dropping, it's clear this split is NOT amicable. Both parties are dropping tons of lore, info, and everything in between — including new music?! — right now, so it makes sense if you can't keep up. Luckily, I'm here to help break this breakup down for you! Here's everything you need to know about Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry's relationship...or lack thereof.

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October 22, 2024 – Zach Bryan Announces His Breakup With Brianna Chickenfry

On October 22, 2024, after some recent speculation that Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry split up, Zach took to his Instagram stories. The country star said, "Addressing something: Brianna and me have broken up with [each other] and I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I'll always thank her."

He continued, noting, "I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways. I am not perfect and never will be. Please respect Brianna's privacy and space in this and if you have it in your heart, mine too."

To wrap it all up, he closed by apologizing to his fans. He said, "With everything I am and to anyone I let down, I am sorry. I try my best in everything. I failed people that love me and mostly myself."

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Brianna hopped on her own Instagram stories shortly there after. She posted, "Hey guys I'm feeling really blindsided right now. Gonna hop off social media for a while and attempt to heal privately, when I'm ready I'll be back and ready to talk. I love you guys so much thank you for all of your kind words. Remember you are so loved and everything's always gonna be okay 🫶"

The Brianna got on Youtube next, posting a raw, emotional video about the situation. Sitting on the floor of her bathroom, she opened up as much as she could in the moment about her breakup. She said, "I just woke up to Zach posting on his Instagram that we broke up and I had no idea that post was going up. He didn't text me, he didn't call me. I just woke up to a bunch of texts, like, 'Are you okay?'"

Brianna, with her teary eyes and red face, explained she's been crying for "five days straight." She said, "I'm at the point where it's like, how can you give someone everything and love them so unconditionally, like through stuff that you shouldn't because you just love them and you want them... like you see the good in them?"

The internet personality said that this is all "so embarrassing" and "really, really heartbreaking." She elaborated that the couple broke up on October 21, but wanted to process on her own and "didn't want it to be public."

Much like her Instagram story, she told her audience that she'll come back when she's ready.

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November 7, 2024 — Brianna Claims Zach's Emotionally Abusive, Wanted $12Mil NDA

Well, it appears this week, Brianna decided she's ready. On Barstool Sports' BFF's Pod November 7, 2024, Brianna gave an inside look at the breakup unlike any other. Not only did she claim Zach was abusive, but she also alleged that he offered her a $12 million NDA to "not talk about the relationship."

After saying it's been the hardest year of her life, she said. "I'm still scared right now because I'm scared of him. My brain's rewired and I'm scared to make him mad and last week, I didn't want to talk about it 'cause I was scared."

Brianna then described the alleged emotional abuse. She noted that everything was cyclical and that he would build her up only to break her back down again. "There was always another excuse as to why he was treating me so poorly and why I'm crying myself to sleep every night, why he's screaming at me," she said. "And then you wake up, it's the apology, it's the 'I'm going to be better like I need you in my life,' but if you've been through this — I don't expect people to understand emotional abuse if you haven't been through it. I hope you never have to go through it but if you've been there you know what I'm talking about."

Not only does Brianna allege she was offered an NDA, but she said that other women that came before her had to sign their own agreements. She declined the offer because she didn't want to "sign away [her] experiences and what [she] went through to protect someone that hurt [her]." She also wanted to share this experience for other women who've suffered something similar.

And when it comes to the logistics of losing out on the famous lifestyle and alleged $12 million? She said, "It was never about the money — I was with the dude because I loved the dude."

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November 8, 2024 — Zach Quit Touring Amid Abuse Allegations

On November 8, 2024, Zach posted on Instagram — where he clearly loves to share all his big news — that not only is his new single "High Road" out today, but that he's also ending his tour early. Read his full statement here:

After not being home for a year and a half I drove out to my mothers gravestone in the dead of night a few days back on familiar Oklahoma roads and I came to realize just like in the past, that she never would call me again

Told her I quit touring because I got accepted to get my masters in Paris next year, I told her I was back in Oklahoma, told her about all my best friends in New York and all the nights we howled with the moon, told her about the immeasurable laughter my band and me have shared these last five years, all the calluses on my finger tips, every tear shed, told her about making it on The Rolling Stone and most importantly told her about porch swinging with my beautiful sister.
I wrote the chorus for this song a month or two back and finished it when I realized I was blessed with all these things.

I figured it was about time I released it.

Thank you guys for listening to ‘This Worlds a Giant’ last night and thank you to all the people who love me; who have truly carried the weight with me.

Seems that all these Quiet Dreams have gotten much too heavy but I’m home now and I’ll hold you through the pain.

High Road is out today and I appreciate all of you"

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