Serena Williams dances as Shonda Rhimes’ backup in ‘Bridgerton’ challenge

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00:00Serena Williams dances as Shonda Rhimes' backup in Bridgerton Challenge.

00:05Serena Williams is still serving moves, just not on the court this time.

00:09A clip from October 18th shows the 23-time Grand Slam champion

00:13joyfully dancing behind producer and writer Shonda Rhimes,

00:17taking part in the playful backup dancer challenge.

00:20The moment originally shared on Rhimes' Instagram two days earlier

00:23now counts over 165,000 views and 6,500 likes on X.

00:30Through reposts, signaling another viral crossover between sports and entertainment.

00:35Shonda writes,

00:36I told Serena Williams she could be an extra on Bridgerton if she was my backup dancer.

00:40Rhimes' lighthearted post doubled as a nod to her 2015 bestseller Year of Yes,

00:45which encourages saying yes to joy, vulnerability, and bold new experiences.

00:50Since announcing her retirement in 2022,

00:54Williams has leaned into fashion, family life, and creative projects,

00:58often hinting at an interest in acting.

01:01Within hours, TikTokers recreated the backup dancer audio with their own friends,

01:05tagging both women in playful imitation videos.

01:08The reactions on X were overwhelmingly positive.

01:11About 80% of sampled comments praised the fun, empowerment,

01:15and effortless chemistry between the two.

01:17Serena really wants to be an extra on hashtag Bridgerton cause she is busting out all her moves,

01:23one user wrote.

01:24How many inches were those heels?

01:26My knees could never.

01:28For Rhymes, this isn't just viral fun, it's smart storytelling.

01:32By jokingly inviting Serena Williams into that world,

01:35Rhymes expands the show's cultural footprint

01:37while humanizing herself in a playful, meme-friendly format.

01:41When Rhymes ends the video by pointing at Williams with a grin,

01:44and Serena answers with a power pose and a laugh,

01:47the symbolism lands perfectly.

01:50As fans continue to circulate the clip,

01:52remixing it with R&B soundtracks and Bridgerton violin themes,

01:56it's already proving the point of Year of Yes.