Venus Williams: American Tennis Champion & Designer
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A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and Olympic gold medalist, Venus Williams has built a second career in interior design and fashion through V Starr Interiors and EleVen.
About Venus Williams: American Tennis Champion & Designer
Venus Williams was born June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California, and trained from childhood with her sister Serena under their father Richard. She won seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open, and reached world No. 1 in 2002. Williams won Olympic singles gold at Sydney 2000 and additional golds in doubles with Serena, and holds a large haul of Grand Slam doubles titles. She played on the professional tour for over two decades and remained a fixture at major tournaments well into her 40s. Off court she founded the interior design firm V Starr Interiors, launched the activewear label EleVen, and collaborates with brands such as Crate & Barrel.
Career Journey
Wimbledon, US Open and Olympic gold
Williams won Wimbledon, the US Open and Olympic singles gold in the same year.
World No. 1
Williams reached world No. 1 in the WTA rankings.
Fifth Wimbledon title
Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title, her seventh major.
Design and fashion ventures
Williams expanded EleVen, V Starr Interiors and home collaborations while still competing.
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Who is Venus Williams?
Venus Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American tennis champion with seven Grand Slam singles titles and Olympic gold, and a designer and entrepreneur.
How many followers does Venus Williams have?
As of 2026, around 2.2 million on Instagram.
What businesses does Venus Williams run?
She founded V Starr Interiors and the activewear label EleVen.
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Williams continues to collaborate on design and fashion projects, including a Grand Slam collection with Crate & Barrel, and remains a regular presence at major tennis events.