Venus Williams Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential athletes of her generation. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1, she helped redefine women’s tennis with her power, athleticism, and longevity.
Venus Ebony Starr Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California. she is 46 years old. Her nationality is American and her zodiac sign is Gemini. She is the daughter of Richard Williams and Oracene Price. She has three older half-sisters from her mother’s previous marriage—Yetunde (who was tragically killed in 2003), Isha, and Lyndrea—as well as her younger sister Serena.
Venus Williams turned pro in October 1994. She reached her first Grand Slam final at the 1997 US Open as an unseeded player. Her breakthrough years came in 2000–2001, when she won consecutive Wimbledon and US Open titles and claimed the Olympic gold medal in singles at the Sydney Games.
She has won seven Grand Slam singles titles: five at Wimbledon (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008) and two at the US Open (2000, 2001). She reached world No. 1 in February 2002, becoming the first African American woman to hold the top ranking in the Open Era. In total she has claimed 49 WTA singles titles.
With Serena she won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles (2000, 2008, 2012), remaining undefeated in Grand Slam doubles finals. She also earned a mixed-doubles Olympic silver and additional mixed titles earlier in her career.
Venus has continued competing selectively into her mid-40s, including appearances in 2025 and 2026. She was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome in 2011 and has managed the autoimmune condition through diet and careful scheduling while remaining an active presence on tour.
Venus Williams Husband
Venus Williams married Italian-Danish actor and former model Andrea Preti in 2025. The couple held ceremonies in Ischia, Italy, and Palm Beach, Florida. They met during Milan Fashion Week in 2024. Prior to this, she had been linked to financier Nicholas “Nicky” Hammond.
Physical Appearance
Height
6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
Weight
165 lbs (75 kg)
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black / Dark brown
Body Type
Athletic / Tall
Venus Williams Net Worth
Venus Williams’ estimated net worth is approximately $65 million. Her career prize money exceeds $42 million. Significant additional wealth has come from long-term endorsements, her activewear brand EleVen, her interior design company V Starr Interiors, real estate, and a minority ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins.
FAQs
How old is Venus Williams?
She was born on June 17, 1980, making her 46 years old
