All the Times Venus Williams Proved She’s the Fashion Moment

When it comes to fashion, tennis star Venus Williams doesn’t play, she slays. Now, she’s ready to serve up her style as one of the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala.

Venus Williams isn’t just a star on the tennis court. The five-time Wimbledon champion is also a standout on the red carpet, who is not afraid to push the style envelope in the best way. Now, she’s getting ready to take her style to one of the biggest stages as one of the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, along with Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman.

Video will return here when scrolled back into view
Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour Kicked Off With This Viral Moment

This year’s theme, “Costume Art,” is all about the relationship between clothing and the body beneath, according to a Dec. 10 Instagram post by Vogue.

As we celebrate Venus Williams’ exciting new role and her fabulous sense of style, we’re checking out some of our favorite looks the star has served over the years.

2024 Met Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Venus Williams attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Venus created a moment in Marc Jacobs at the 2024 Met Gala, celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

Paris Fashion Week

Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Christian Dior

Venus stuns in silver at the Christian Dior Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week.

2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

The tennis star slayed in a velvet midi dress by Ronny Kobo on the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City.

Paris Fashion Week

Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Williams wore a sexy floor-length gown with a plunging neckline at the Lacoste Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week in 2024.

Vogue World Paris Party – 2024

Photo: Getty Images Jacopo Raule

Williams gives us ‘90s vibes in denim shorts and combat boots at the Vogue World Paris Party in June 2024.

Paris Fashion Week – 2021

Photo: Getty Images Jacopo Raule

The tennis star brings the bling in a gold mini dress at the Louis Vuitton Womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week in 2021.

Paris Fashion Week – 2023

Photo: Getty Images Peter White

Venus showed up in a spring chic look at the Chloé Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week.

Milan Men’s Fashion Week – 2024

Photo: Getty Images Victor Boyko

The champion is showing off a sexy menswear-inspired look in Milan, Italy at the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June 2024.

Paris Fashion Week – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Claudio Lavenia/

Venus does denim the right way in a Louis Vuitton jacket and shorts in Paris during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.

New York City – 2023

Photo: Getty Images Raymond Hall

Dressing down doesn’t have to be boring. Venus looks great in activewear while out and about in New York City in 2023.

Portrait of a Nation Gala – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Paul Morigi

Venus shines in a long sleeved floor-length gown at the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Gala in Washington, D.C.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Lionel Hahn

When it comes to fashion, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party is the place to show up and show out. Venus understood the assignment in 2022.

Critics Choice Awards – 2022

Photo: Getty Images Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

We love every sexy detail of Venus’ gown at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Straight From The Root

Sign up for our free daily newsletter.

Latest from The Root

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Bloody Sunday

Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Bloody Sunday

For the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we’re reminding you what the Selma marches were all about …
'Mean Ushers, Peppermints' and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

‘Mean Ushers, Peppermints’ and 15 Other Blackity-Black Church Rules You Need to Know

From the usher stare to the peppermint grandmas, take a stroll down memory lane inside the Black church only those who grew up in it would understand …
The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah's Crop Top and  Fly Looks

The Internet is Losing Its Mind Over Oprah’s Crop Top and Fly Looks

Oprah Winfrey has been spotted with bestie Gayle King at Paris Fashion Week. Now, one red carpet look has the internet talking …
Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More

Ex-Cal State University Basketball Coach Accused of Pimping and More

Kevin Mays, a former assistant basketball coach at California State University-Bakersfield, was charged with multiple felony counts including human trafficking …
Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America

Trayvon Martin and Other Black People Who Were Unjustly Killed in America

14 years after Trayvon Martin was killed, these other Black men and women were also murdered in shocking similarity …
Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar

Austin Police Release Body Cam Footage of Black Shooter at an Austin Bar

Austin police are piecing together the motive behind Ndiaga Diagne, the Black man who killed three and injured over a dozen in a March 1 mass shooting …
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to 'Take Africa Back' as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent

F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent

The first and only Black driver in F1 history is empowering the people of the continent to “take Africa back” from European powers …
Jill Scott's Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose

Jill Scott’s Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose

Jill Scott, Beyoncé, Teyana Taylor and Simone Biles are part of a growing wave of Black women who have embraced the idea of stepping back …
Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning

Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning

Opinion: Sixty-one years after “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, we are once again watching the machinery of state violence turn toward Black and Brown communities …
Melyssa Ford Reveals the Unexpected Remedy That Helped Her Cope With Her Mother’s Death

Melyssa Ford Reveals the Unexpected Remedy That Helped Her Cope With Her Mother’s Death

Melyssa Ford is pulling back the curtain on her mental health journey, proving that sometimes, unconventional healing can help with unimaginable grief …
Big News On Sidney Dorsey, The Ex-Georgia Sheriff Convicted of Murder Conspiracy

Big News On Sidney Dorsey, The Ex-Georgia Sheriff Convicted of Murder Conspiracy

Sidney Dorsey died in prison after serving a life sentence for the shocking 2000 political murder after losing his reelection bid …
Eric Benét's Viral New War Protest Song is Exactly What We Needed

Eric Benét’s Viral New War Protest Song is Exactly What We Needed

The “Spend My Life With You” singer gave us a much-needed soulful protest anthem calling out the Trump administration decision to bomb Iran …
This Viral Content Creator is Keeping Our Black Food Traditions Alive - And Looking Great While Doing it!

This Viral Content Creator is Keeping Our Black Food Traditions Alive – And Looking Great While Doing it!

Sonja Norwood (aka Wick’d Creations) has built a massive social media following sharing the Black recipes you won’t find in cookbooks …
Queen Latifah Death Rumor Spurs This Unusual Development

Queen Latifah Death Rumor Spurs This Unusual Development

After a viral rumor spread on Facebook that Queen Latifah was dead, she hopped on Instagram to address her fans’ concerns …
Viral 'Sinners' Test Footage Has Fans Wanting More Behind-the-Scenes Content

Viral ‘Sinners’ Test Footage Has Fans Wanting More Behind-the-Scenes Content

Test footage from the first days of filming “Sinners” has fans wanting more behind-the-scenes content …
Why Stefon Diggs Is Having The Worst Week Ever, Black Twitter Responds

Why Stefon Diggs Is Having The Worst Week Ever, Black Twitter Responds

The NFL veteran wide receiver has been racking a bunch of L’s this week …
Black America Explodes After Trump Fires Kristi Noem

Black America Explodes After Trump Fires Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem spoke in Nashville during a conference right as Trump dropped the bombshell news of her replacement …
Is the Fear of Getting ‘Too Dark’ in the Summer a Personal Choice for Black Folks or Deep-Rooted Colorism?

Is the Fear of Getting ‘Too Dark’ in the Summer a Personal Choice for Black Folks or Deep-Rooted Colorism?

After a tweet calling out Black folks who avoid the summer sun went viral, a debate about loving one’s complexion versus colorism had the timeline on fire …
What Will Happen to Rep. Al Green Now That He Is Forced into a Runoff Against Rep. Christian Menefee?

What Will Happen to Rep. Al Green Now That He Is Forced into a Runoff Against Rep. Christian Menefee?

Rep. Al Green up against Rep. Christian Menefee– the new kid on the block– in the upcoming Texas runoff election …
Teyana Taylor Wants 'One Battle After Another' Sequel, But Fans Aren't Feeling It

Teyana Taylor Wants ‘One Battle After Another’ Sequel, But Fans Aren’t Feeling It

Though Teyana Taylor’s role in ‘One Battle After Another’ earned her an Oscar nomination, it looks like fans aren’t so hyped to see a spinoff of her character …