Venus Williams

Legendary coach Rick Macci one day received a call from Richard Williams and the rest is history as he is someone who is often credited for the early ...

Meanwhile, Venus WIlliams hasn't played since late August. Recently, the former world No. 1 confirmed she plans to soon return to the courts. There was something inside in these kids." The Williams sisters, who have always been known for their hard work and commitment to the game, went at it during the first practice session.

The tennis legend turned film producer brought her story to the big screen and a winning look to the red carpet.

Though her Elie Saab gown and the corseted white gown she chose for the VF bash were perfect, Williams’s evening was more about film than fashion. “I love the entire look,” says Williams. “Of course, the dress itself was stunning with the plunging neckline and silver trim, [but] I also fell in love with the silver cuff bracelets on each wrist. Working with image architect Law Roach to create looks for both the red carpet and the Vanity Fair after-party, she sought to push herself beyond her fashion comfort zone. Once the final touches—Tiffany & Co. High Tide earrings and Stuart Weitzman pumps—were on, she was ready to rule the carpet. “It was the most incredible experience to work with Law because he has so much experience in this space,” she says. The film, which earned its star Will Smith the Best Actor prize and provided the ceremony’s opening thanks to Beyoncé’s rousing performance of its theme, was a deeply personal project that Williams will never forget.