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43-YO Venus Williams’ Radiant Presence at Challengers Premiere Leaves Zendaya in Complete Awe – ‘This Is So Special’

Published 04/18/2024, 7:33 AM EDT

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The Challengers LA premiere was all about effortless tennis and beauty coming together. While Zendaya set the stage on fire, it was Venus Williams who left her speechless with her elegance. The 43-year-old American tennis legend stunned at the premiere, carrying a jaw-dropping look on the red carpet. While fans were awed by her look, the American actress herself was taken aback by her presence.

The sports/ romance movie about a player turned coach, aka Zendaya, is set to hit theatres on April 26th and the Williams family is showing its support! While the Spider-Man actress was previously impressed with Serena Williams, now she is obsessed with her older sibling too. And Zendaya is as awestruck about the seven-time Grand Slam champion gracing the Challengers red carpet as the rest of us.

Venus Williams astonishes Zendaya at Challengers premiere

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Recently, the 27-year-old actress took to her Instagram account to share a picture of the 43-year-old American tennis legend from the event. Along with that, she wrote, “Wow wow wow…. this is so special,” highlighting how she was left amazed by not just her glamorous look but her presence at the movie premiere. Challengers is all about tennis, and Venus Williams’ presence at the premier is like a stamp of approval!

Stars like Tina Knowles and Cynthia Erivo were among the A-list attendees at the event that Williams attended. The tennis sensation looked chic and sophisticated in a gray minidress with a trendy form and avant-garde design. The dress featured a dramatic neckline that drew attention to her shoulders and textures throughout the fabric.

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The former world number one displayed her flawless sense of style and carefree ease by accessorizing the look with delicate jewelry, including little hoop earrings and a string necklace, all while wearing strappy black heels and a wet hair look. Throughout her career, Venus Williams has used fashion to express herself, a tradition that goes beyond the tennis court.

The elder Williams sister continuously displays her distinct and varied sense of style, from the beaded hair she wore to her entrance into the women’s tour to the imaginative outfits she has worn over the season. When Zendaya got to know that Venus Williams was attending her movie premiere, the actress also had an adorable fangirl moment!

“Zendaya found me” – Venus Williams

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In a video shared by the WTA, the American actress was walking down the red carpet in an interview when she got to know that even the tennis legend herself was there at the premiere. Looking visibly stunned, when the interviewer asked Zendaya whether she would meet her or not, her answer was in the affirmative, “I’m about to find her.”

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Following that, even the seven-time Grand Slam champion posted the video on Instagram and tagged Zendaya with a looking-out-eye emoji, and a laughing one, sharing her reaction to the priceless video. Venus Williams also commented on the post, “Update: @zendaya found me 😂”

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Venus’ outfit for the premiere? Do let us know in the comment section below!

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Pratishtha Prakash

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Pratishtha Prakash, tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist.
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