Eva Longoria Supports Serena Williams's Thoughts About The Limitations Of Working Mothers

Eva Longoria shared similar thoughts about Serena Williams's retirement reasons.

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The tennis superstar chose to retire to focus on her family.

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Williams noted that she would not have to retire as a man.

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Longoria, the athlete's friend, supported this notion.

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The Hollywood actress stated that working women struggled to find a work-family balance.

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Longoria believed her friend's career would have lasted longer as a man.

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Williams's decision to retire was partly influenced by her daughter, Olympia.

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The tennis champion explained that her daughter frequently wished for a younger sibling.

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Williams also stressed that she did not regret being a woman or a mother.

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