Serena Williams American Tennis Player Born 1981 in Saginaw
Serena Williams · tennis player and autobiographer · American
Known for
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Serena Williams on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 17.8M @serenawilliams
- Engagement rate
- 0.25% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 44,206
- Average comments
- 601 Based on the last 7 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Serena Williams, born 26 September 1981 in Saginaw, is an American tennis player. Teams on record for her include United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1999–) and Washington Kastles.
Early life
She is the daughter of Richard A Williams Jr and Oracene Price. Schooling on record includes The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (fashion design), Isenberg School of Management and homeschooling.
Career
Her career on record begins at United States Billie Jean King Cup team in 1999. The records show 2 teams, with Washington Kastles among them. At United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1999–), her team-mates on record include Venus Williams.
There are 5 screen credits listed as well, such as Pixels (2015). The Instagram account had 18.1M followers when last counted in March 2026.
Recognition
Serena Williams’s wins include four Laureus World Sports Awards (2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010). Other wins include the California Hall of Fame (2010) and the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame (2012). In all, Serena Williams has won 23 awards and received 28 nominations.
Public roles
Serena Williams has held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
She has been married to Alexis Ohanian since 2017. She has one child on record.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999– | United States Billie Jean King Cup team | |
| Washington Kastles |
Awards and nominations
23 won, 28 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2018 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2015 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2015 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2015 | L'Équipe Champion of Champions | Won | |
| 2013 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Michigan Women's Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2010 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2010 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Won | |
| 2009 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2009 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year | Won | |
| 2004 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Won | |
| 2003 | NAACP Image Award – President's Award | Won | |
| 2002 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2000 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Championship Performance ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Moment ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | self | Film |
| 2015 | Pixels | Film | |
| 2012 | Venus and Serena | Film | |
| 2004 | Hair Show | Film | |
| 2004 | Plankton's Plan | Film |
Serena Williams Photos
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Photo: Rob Keating from Canberra, Australia, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Brian Minkoff-London Pixels · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: si.robi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Edwin Martinez from The Bronx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Edwin Martinez from The Bronx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Edwin Martinez from The Bronx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Edwin Martinez from The Bronx · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Yann Caradec · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: James Boyes from UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: NAPARAZZI · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Eric Harris, U. S. Air Force · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Serena Williams?
Serena Williams is 45 years old, born on 26 September 1981 in Saginaw.
What is Serena Williams known for?
Serena Williams is an athlete who has played for United States Billie Jean King Cup team.
How tall is Serena Williams?
Serena Williams is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Serena Williams’s nationality?
Serena Williams is American, born in Saginaw.
Who is Serena Williams married to?
Serena Williams is married to Alexis Ohanian; they married in 2017.
Has Serena Williams won any awards?
Yes. 23 awards are on record, including Time 100 (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11459), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Edwin Martinez · CC BY 2.0
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