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Serena Williams

Serena Williams
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Fierce & Forward

Born September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, Serena Williams is the youngest of five children and has been playing tennis since age 4.

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Fresh Dressed

Currently the number one female tennis player in the world, Serena Williams has established herself as a fashionista to be reckoned with. On a visit to ITV studios in London, Williams looks clean and classic in a black and gray combination with a pop of color in her red bag.

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Check Mate

Serena loves to show off her beautiful and strong physique. We love this combination of a belted minidress and patent leather mary janes.

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Strike a Pose

Williams strikes a pose in skinny jeans and peep-toe pumps during a visit to the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on July 6, 2009.

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Off-the-Cuff

Serena rolls up her True Religion Jeans and buckles up in strappy sandals for sexy street style on L.A.’s Robertson Blvd on June 9, 2009.

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Play It Great

In August 2009 Serena Williams caused a stir when she graced the cover of ESPN’s body issue in her birthday suit. Many women cheered to see a new standard of beauty on the cover of a men’s magazine.

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Cable Service

Williams is a street style star in this cable-knit dress on the streets of L.A on September 29.

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Game On

In A tweed blazer, simple white tee, pearls and dark denim, Serena is winning on the sideline at an NBA Finals game.

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Published

In 2009 Serena Williams released her book “On the Line” she posed with Elmo at PIX Studios in New York City while promoting the title.

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Blue Note

Williams beams in this bright and flirty mini dress at Gotham and Hamptons Magazines’ celebration of her New Book ‘On The Line’ at the M2 Ultra Lounge in New York City on September 15, 2009.

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World Tour

Serena Williams took time to promote her book all over the place. Here she smiles with style in this blue body-con dress paired with black suede boots while promoting her new book at Harrod’s in London.

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Sophisticated Lady

Always dressing the part, Williams shows off her chic side, attending the Louis Vuitton 2010 Cruise Collection launch at Louis Vuitton Saks Lifestyle in New York City.

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Glamor Girl

Williams pairs a sparkling metallic top with a blazer and cropped pants for a polished, glamorous look on the red carpet.

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Business as Usual

Shimmery tights give Serena’s “working girl” look a bit of a wild side when she visits BBC Radio One in London, England on November 4, 2009.

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Pretty in Pink

Serena Williams looks soft and sexy in this mini-dress on the red carpet at the opening celebration for Philippe West in L.A.

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Line a Winner

Williams has won the Australian Open five times and the Australian Open four-times. She’s a true champion.

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Score!

Serena scores big points for style on the orange carpet in this classic black dress at a Dolphins game at Landshark Stadium in Miami, Fla.

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It’s a Cinch

We love that Serena is not only beautiful, smart and talented but also conscientious. She dazzled at a dazzling in a biased-cut dress, cinched at the waist, at a cocktail party benefitting FFAWN at Gucci Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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Animal Magnatism

Serena Williams’ tennis training keeps her looking fierce so that she can rock whatever she wants, lie this slim-fitting animal print dress.

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Match Point

Other players can’t compete. With a purple headband to match the detail on her skirt, tennis champion Serena Williams get a 30-love for her on-the-court coordination.

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Waxing Poetic

In August 2009 Madame Tussauds payed homage to the champion with a Serena Williams wax figure.

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Full of Grace

Serena Williams was victorious in both the singles and doubles championships at Wimbledon. When time came for her to celebrate she looked elegant and regal in a long black gown that shows off her great waist at the Wimbledon 2009 ladies singles champion Winners Party at Hotel Intercontinental in London.

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The Color Purple

Serena radiates in this purple haltered gown with sparkling details, while the tennis star graces the red carpet in New York City.

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Lady in Red

Serena Williams is stunning in this red floor-length one shoulder gown at the Glamour Magazine 2009 Women of The Year Honors at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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Sky’s the limit

Already named the number one female tennis player in the world, it seems that Serena Williams is
unstoppable. There’s no telling what she’ll accomplish next. Happy birthday, Serena!

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