Biography
Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California) is an American tennis player. During her professional career, Venus Williams won 49 singles titles—including seven Grand Slam tournaments—as well as the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games. In doubles, she has claimed 24 tournament victories alongside her sister Serena to date, 14 of which were at Grand Slam tournaments and three at the Olympic Games (2000, 2008, and 2012). She won two additional Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles, partnering with Justin Gimelstob (both in 1998).
Awards & recognition
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2006
- NAACP Image Award – President's Award · 2003
- Best Female Athlete ESPY Award · 2002
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2002
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2001
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- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2010 · nominated
- Laureus World Sports Award — Sportswoman of the Year · 2009 · nominated
- Best Championship Performance ESPY Award · 2006 · nominated
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2006 · nominated
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2003 · nominated
- Best Female Athlete ESPY Award · 2002 · nominated
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2002 · nominated
- Laureus World Sports Award — Sportswoman of the Year · 2002 · nominated
- Best Female Athlete ESPY Award · 2001 · nominated
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2001 · nominated
- Laureus World Sports Award — Sportswoman of the Year · 2001 · nominated
- Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award · 2000 · nominated
Filmography18 titles
On the Line: The Richard Williams Story
The Simpsons
Copa 71
King Richard
Hollywood Squares
American Masters
Conan
Mad TV
The Roast of Kevin Hart
Game, Set, Love
Venus and Serena
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Punk'd
Tamron Hall
Unraveling Athena