Venus Williamshas made her mark at the 2022Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.The star athlete, 41, walked the red carpet at Monday’s Met Gala in a classic blackLaw Roachpantsuit featuring a sultry corset top and embellished pants. She paired her look with a furry black clutch and a silver choker with a green-centered jewel, topping it off with knee-length braids with beads.She showed off her look on her Instagram Story, showing love to Chloé and its creative director Gabriela Hearst for helping accessorize her look. She also tagged Roach, makeup artist Karina Milan and hairstylist Nikki Nelms.For more on the 2022 Met Gala, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.Referencing her stylish long locks she told Live from E!: Met Gala, “I’m definitely not a hair expert. But you know, I’m glad that I’m not responsible for doing it.“When explaining how getting ready for the Met Gala is different than gearing up for a tennis match, Williams joked, “I think there’s less breakfast when you’re at the Met because you’re trying to keep everything squeezed in. But I’m eating pasta at 8 a.m. if I’m playing a match. It’s like a whole other life.“Still, she played coy about the topic of conversation between her and actress and comedianAmy Schumer, 40, after the pair walked in together.“Oh, I can’t say,” Williams added with a laugh. “Our plan was to come in, all have these powerful serious faces. She makes a joke, and I have no poker face so I’m like, please! Stop!“Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.Thedress code for this year’s Met Galais white-tie with an emphasis on Gilded Glamour. The theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” celebrating the “inclusivity” of American fashion and serving as a part two to last year’s “A Lexicon of Fashion.“While on the red carpet, Williams later also opened up about the filmKing Richard, based on their father and coachRichard Williams. Itearned six nominations, including Best Picture, as well as aBest ActorforWill Smith’s performance in the title role.“It’s a family film and it’s about family with a little tennis,” Venus said onVogue’s livestream of the event, adding, “It’s a part of my life that is so cool to share (from 10 to 14) and I think it’s inspirational for all families to stick together and do your thing together.“Venus and her sisterSerena Williams, 40, previouslyserved up sibling styleat the 94thAcademy Awardsin March, where the former donned a plunging white Elie Saab gown and Serena dazzled in an accordion-style pink Gucci gown.RELATED VIDEO: Venus Williams ToldKing RichardDirector Reinaldo Marcus Green How ‘Happy and Proud’ She is of the FilmOn Monday, Venus noted that her sister and fellow tennis all-star was not at this year’s Met Gala.“I miss [her],” she said.
Venus Williamshas made her mark at the 2022Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.
The star athlete, 41, walked the red carpet at Monday’s Met Gala in a classic blackLaw Roachpantsuit featuring a sultry corset top and embellished pants. She paired her look with a furry black clutch and a silver choker with a green-centered jewel, topping it off with knee-length braids with beads.
She showed off her look on her Instagram Story, showing love to Chloé and its creative director Gabriela Hearst for helping accessorize her look. She also tagged Roach, makeup artist Karina Milan and hairstylist Nikki Nelms.
For more on the 2022 Met Gala, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
Referencing her stylish long locks she told Live from E!: Met Gala, “I’m definitely not a hair expert. But you know, I’m glad that I’m not responsible for doing it.”
When explaining how getting ready for the Met Gala is different than gearing up for a tennis match, Williams joked, “I think there’s less breakfast when you’re at the Met because you’re trying to keep everything squeezed in. But I’m eating pasta at 8 a.m. if I’m playing a match. It’s like a whole other life.”
Still, she played coy about the topic of conversation between her and actress and comedianAmy Schumer, 40, after the pair walked in together.
“Oh, I can’t say,” Williams added with a laugh. “Our plan was to come in, all have these powerful serious faces. She makes a joke, and I have no poker face so I’m like, please! Stop!”
Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.
Thedress code for this year’s Met Galais white-tie with an emphasis on Gilded Glamour. The theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” celebrating the “inclusivity” of American fashion and serving as a part two to last year’s “A Lexicon of Fashion.”
While on the red carpet, Williams later also opened up about the filmKing Richard, based on their father and coachRichard Williams. Itearned six nominations, including Best Picture, as well as aBest ActorforWill Smith’s performance in the title role.
“It’s a family film and it’s about family with a little tennis,” Venus said onVogue’s livestream of the event, adding, “It’s a part of my life that is so cool to share (from 10 to 14) and I think it’s inspirational for all families to stick together and do your thing together.”
Venus and her sisterSerena Williams, 40, previouslyserved up sibling styleat the 94thAcademy Awardsin March, where the former donned a plunging white Elie Saab gown and Serena dazzled in an accordion-style pink Gucci gown.
RELATED VIDEO: Venus Williams ToldKing RichardDirector Reinaldo Marcus Green How ‘Happy and Proud’ She is of the Film
On Monday, Venus noted that her sister and fellow tennis all-star was not at this year’s Met Gala.
“I miss [her],” she said.
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source: people.com
