Venus Williams Co-Chairs Met Gala

0:00On May 2nd, Venus Williams had her eyes on the Italian open, even snagging a wildcard spot, but she had to bow out for some major commitments. Turns out, one of those is co-chairing the Met Gala on May 4th, 2026, a huge honor in fashion circles. She's stepping into elite company as the third tennis icon to take on this role. Roger Federer led the way in 2023, looking sharp as ever, while her sister Serena broke ground back in 2019. The William sisters have long-chased passions beyond the court, diving into fashion and design, so this fits right in. Past Met Gala's have seen tennis stars shine too, like Serena's surprise pregnancy reveals supporting Federer in 2023, or Venus Serena, and Maria Sharapova, all showing up last year without linking up four picks. This year's theme hits Costume Art, with a fashion art dress code pulling in heavy hitters like Nicole Kidman, Anna Winter, and Beyonce as. Co-chairs. The whole event packs the house with

1:02celebs, raising big bucks for the Met's costume institute. Venus is juggling worlds like a pro, proving her games bigger than just the baseline now. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.