Venus Williams American Tennis Player Born 1980 in Lynwood
Venus Williams · tennis player and entrepreneur · American
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Venus Williams on Social Media
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- Followers
- 2.2M @venuswilliams
- Engagement rate
- 0.74% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 16,207
- Average comments
- 135 Based on the last 11 posts
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Biography
American tennis player Venus Williams was born on 17 June 1980 in Lynwood. Her club career on record includes United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1999–).
Early life
Her parents are Richard A Williams Jr and Oracene Price. She studied at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (associate degree, fashion design), finishing in 2007 and Indiana University East (Bachelor in Business Administration).
Career
She started out at United States Billie Jean King Cup team in 1999, according to the records. At United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1999–), her team-mates on record include Serena Williams.
She also has one screen credit on record, Venus and Serena (2012). On YouTube, she has 203K subscribers (as of March 2025).
Recognition
Wins include three Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Awards (2001, 2002 and 2006). Further recognition came with a Best Female Athlete ESPY Award (2002) and a NAACP Image Award – President's Award (2003). Her awards record shows 5 wins and 12 nominations.
Personal life
She has been married to Andrea Preti since 2025.
Teams
1 team| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999– | United States Billie Jean King Cup team |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 12 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2003 | NAACP Image Award – President's Award | Won | |
| 2002 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2002 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Championship Performance ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Show all 17 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Venus and Serena | Film |
Venus Williams Photos
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Photo: Edwin Martinez from The Bronx · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Venus Williams?
Venus Williams is 46 years old, born on 17 June 1980 in Lynwood.
What is Venus Williams known for?
Venus Williams is an athlete who has played for United States Billie Jean King Cup team.
How tall is Venus Williams?
Venus Williams is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Venus Williams’s nationality?
Venus Williams is American, born in Lynwood.
Who is Venus Williams married to?
Venus Williams is married to Andrea Preti; they married in 2025.
Has Venus Williams won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11578), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Tatiana from Moscow, Russia · CC BY-SA 2.0
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