Venus Williams co-chaired the Met Gala 2026 on Monday night, wearing a custom Swarovski outfit inspired by her own artwork.
What happened?
Venus Williams was tapped to co-chair the Met Gala 2026 alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour.
Why it matters for Venus Williams
The tennis legend was shocked to be asked to co-host, following in the footsteps of her sister Serena, who co-hosted in 2019.
Venus Williams told Page Six Style that she was happy to be there with her husband, actor Andrea Preti.
What comes next?
The outfit's pièce de résistance was a re-creation of the necklace Venus wears in her portrait, inspired by the intricate silver plate awarded to Wimbledon champions.
Venus Williams, 45, has seven Grand Slam singles titles and five Olympic medals to her name.
The custom Swarovski look was based on Robert Pruitt's “Venus Williams, Double Portrait,” her 2022 artwork commissioned by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Venus Williams was styled by Ronald Burton III, with glowing makeup by Karina Milan, an embellished braided updo by Jawara, and a crystal-encrusted manicure by Gina Edwards.
The Met Gala 2026 took place on Monday night, with Venus Williams serving as co-chair alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour.
Venus Williams' husband, actor Andrea Preti, was in attendance, as was her sister Serena.
The tennis legend's outfit was inspired by her own artwork, with the necklace being a re-creation of the one she wears in her portrait.
Venus Williams has won the Venus Rosewater Dish, awarded to Wimbledon champions, five times.
The Met Gala 2026 was a star-studded event, with Venus Williams making a stunning appearance in her custom Swarovski outfit.
Venus Williams' artwork, “Venus Williams, Double Portrait,” was commissioned by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 2022.
The tennis legend's appearance at the Met Gala 2026 was a testament to her bold style and her ability to serve aces both on and off the court.