Venus Williams is one of the all-time best tennis players in the world. The 41-year-old has won 7 major titles and is also the most decorated American tennis player in the Olympic Games. Both the Williams sisters have been absolutely phenomenal over the past two decades.

Owing to her fantastic record as a player, Venus has got fans everywhere. And one of her fans is none other than the famous Stand-up comedian and Actor Joyelle Johnson. Recently, after the release of the film King Richard, Venus has been actively attending award functions, and it has brought her closer to the film fraternity.

At one such award function, the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, she met Joyelle Johnson. Overjoyed by the sudden meeting and an opportunity to click pictures with one of her favorite Sports star, made Joyelle make a stupid yet funny mistake; she finally revealed on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’

Joyelle Johanson Snubbed Kelly Producer to Take Selfie With Venus Williams

Recalling a funny story from the Critics Choice Awards. Joyelle said that the producer from ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ approached her to book her up for the show. But out of her excitement at taking a picture with Venus Williams, Joyelle spilled red wine on his tux. Also, Joyelle apologized to him in the show.

“As he was booking me, my cousin was over here. She was like Girl, Venus Williams is there, let’s go take a picture. I run away from him to go take a picture with Venus Williams and when I came back I was like, did you all see me talking to Venus Williams? And my producer was like Joyelle. He was trying to book you for ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ and then you spilled red wine all over his tux after I ran away from the table, so I apologize, Dave. Profusely.” She said.

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Johnson was laughing continuously while narrating the incident. Also, everyone present on set burst into laughter after listening to the hilarious story.

Venus’ Return to Tennis Court

Venus has been away from the court for a long time now. She last played in August last year and is yet to make a comeback. The 41-year-old recently posted a video on her YouTube channel, where she revealed that she is definitely going to make a comeback and she will inform everyone as soon as there is some kind of development regarding the same.

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However, given the long duration of her absence. A lot depends on her fitness, but the fans will hope that she crosses all the hurdles and returns to the court.