Tennis Icon Venus Williams, 45, Looks Unrecognizable in Latest TV Appearance
- - Tennis Icon Venus Williams, 45, Looks Unrecognizable in Latest TV Appearance
Geca FloresOctober 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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While Venus Williams always knows how to impress the public with her signature moves on the court, it's a different kind of show whenever she’s on a red carpet or at special events.
During her recent TV appearance, the tennis icon caught fans off guard, but in the best way possible.
Following a star-studded event in Los Angeles, the seven-time Grand Slam winner had a back-to-back spotlight moment as she made a guest appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Of course, before sitting down for the chat, she participated in the iconic Spirit Walk, the signature moment where celebrity guests make their grand entrance, strutting down the stage runway-style as the staff cheered them on with their infectious chants.
For the tennis superstar, the crew lined up to welcome her with a loud cheer, prompting her to show off her radiant smile and confident walk.
“Welcome to the Happy Place, @venuswilliams!” the caption reads.
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Williams looked radiant in a fiery red outfit featuring a matching oversized blazer and tapered trousers, perfectly paired with silver high-heeled mules.
Capping off the look, she accessorized with layered necklaces and stacked rings, adding just the right touch of sparkle.
For her glam, the 45-year-old looked younger in a sleek straight hairstyle with blunt bangs and a sultry smoky eye, giving her look an effortlessly chic finish.
While some of the comments were happy to see the former world No. 1 on the show, others couldn't stop talking about her glowing and youthful beauty.
“Okayyy Venus with the fit and hair!!!” one wrote.
“Okaaaaaaay! It’s a WHOLE vibe. I smiled for the entire tunnel entrance. She was beautiful, the song popped… well done,” another added.
Fans confessed they could hardly recognize her but all agreed she looked stunning.
“Venus!! Look tf good!!! I didn’t even recognize her for a second,” a commenter noted.
“Haven't seen her in such a long time, I had to read the caption, Venus looks good,” a user said.
“I had no idea that was her. Am I the only one,” a follower echoed.
The same goes for another who wrote, “I didn’t know who it was until reading the name wow.”
“She looks totally different. I didn’t realize it was her,” a follower agreed.
“Sis idk that was u but looking good,” a viewer shared while another noted, “I didn't recognise her.”
One fan even mentioned she resembles a Destiny’s Child member, saying, “I thought it was Kelly Rowland for a second!”
On The Jennifer Hudson Show, Williams opened up about her return to the US Open following a 16-month hiatus.
She described it as “frightening,” to which the host was shocked that she still gets nervous on the court.
“Yes, it was so stressful,” the tennis legend shared, explaining how the process affected her body, particularly while she was “recovering from trauma.”
Despite this, Williams said she “loved every minute of it and learned so much,” adding that it was among the “best days” of her life.
Besides her return to the court, she and her sister Serena Williams launched a podcast called Stockton Street, which debuted on Sept. 17.
Related: Venus Williams Debuts New Look at Paris Fashion Week
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
