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

    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.

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    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.

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