LONDON – Serena Williams is ruling the the internet as she caused sensationon Sunday by going topless for a video while singing “I Touch Myself”.However, it was all for good cause – to raise awareness for breast cancer.
In the video, Williams sings a version of Australian band The Divinyls’1991 hit in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia while covering herbreasts with her hands. This video is a part of the “I Touch Myself Project2018” to raise awareness about breast cancer.
“This Breast Cancer Awareness Month I’ve recorded a version of The Divinylsglobal hit ‘I Touch Myself’ to remind women to self-check regularly,” wroteWilliams on Instagram.
“Yes, this put me out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to do it becauseit’s an issue that affects all women of all colors, all around the world.Early detection is key — it saves so many lives.”
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The song was co-written by Divinyls Australian vocalist Chrissy Amphlettwho died of breast cancer five years ago aged 53.
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