Venus Williams' husband: Who is Andrea Preti and are they married?
Tennis icon Venus Williams has millions of fans worldwide who have invested in her career and personal life. Actor Andrea Preti has been romantically linked to her since 2024, with fans wondering if he is Venus Williams' husband. Read on for everything to know about their relationship and Venus' dating life.
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Key takeaways
- Venus Williams has been romantically linked to various famous public figures, such as Nicholas Hammond, Elio Pis, and Andrea Preti.
- Andrea Preti is her latest partner, and the duo were first publicly spotted together in July 2024.
Who is Venus Williams' husband?
Venus Williams is unmarried but is dating Andrea Preti. Venus and her boyfriend, Andrea, have not confirmed when they began dating.
Engagement rumours
Rumours first began swirling when Venus was spotted wearing a ring on her engagement finger when photographed at a hotel in Milan, Italy, with Andrea on March 3, 2025. Venus was seen at Milan Fashion Week kissing Andrea and sporting a different ring from the initial one seen.
Neither party has confirmed an engagement, and it remains speculation at the time of writing in March 2025.
A summary of Andrea Preti's biography
Andrea Preti is credited by IMDb as being a model and actor. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and moved to Italy when he was a teenager. Andrea's birthday is on June 6, 1988, and she was 36 at the time of writing. His acting roles to date are:
- Girls to Buy (2021)
- A Professor (2021)
- Detective per caso (2018)
- My Beloved Enemy (2018)
- Love Pret-a-porte (2019)
- One More Day (2015)
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More facts about Venus Williams' relationships
Nicholas Hammond, better known as Nick Hammond, was Venus Williams' boyfriend between 2017 and 2019. Nick is a successful financier and the successor to the Annenberg empire. Nick and Venus' relationship became public when she brought Nick to her sister Serena Williams' wedding in late 2017.
The relationship allegedly ended following a mutual decision. The most frequently reported reason for the split is that there was a difference in the commitment levels, with Venus wanting to start a family, while Nick was not in the same headspace yet.
Venus Williams and Elio Pis' relationship
Before dating Nick, Venus dated Cuban model Elio Pis, who is based in the United States. Elio is best known for appearing alongside Brooke Shields for French Vogue, featuring on advertising campaigns for Russell Simmons’ clothing line, and appearing beside Venus for her EleVen clothing brand.
The couple met in 2012 when Elio was hired as an underwear model in the EleVen clothing line and began dating in 2015. They were first publicly spotted together after returning to court following her battle with Sjögren’s disease in mid-2012. The couple, however, broke up in 2015.
Venus' biography
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What is Venus Williams' age?
She was born on June 17, 1980, making her 44 at the time of writing in March 2025.
Where is Venus from?
Born to Richard Williams and Ornice Price, Venus hails from Lynwood, California. Her family moved from Compton, California, to West Palm Beach, Florida, when she was ten so that she and her sister could attend the tennis academy of Rick Macci.
What disability does Venus Williams have?
Venus was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome in 2011. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and joint pain, impacting daily functions. Venus has spoken out on her disease in the past, with The Sjögren’s Foundation quoting her as saying:
'Sjögren’s is a complex and often invisible disease. As a patient, I was misdiagnosed many times and my symptoms got progressively worse to the point where I couldn’t play professional tennis anymore. I understand the daily struggles and the strength it takes to open up about your journey, but I also know the support and education that is created by awareness.'
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Decorated tennis career and inspirations
Venus' iconic tennis career began when she was just seven years old, when professional player Tony Chesta identified her potential in the sport. Since turning pro in 1994, Venus has captured several grand titles, including five Wimbledon Championships.
She has been the six-time Summer Olympics champion, holding this title from 2002 to 2016. Venus is also a three-time Dubai Tennis Championship titleholder from 2009 to 2016.
Interview with Oprah
Venus and Serena Williams had a joint interview with Oprah Winfrey, where Venus discussed what kind of woman she is inspired to be. She expressed:
'I want to be honest. I've never had a reason to lie, and I want to keep it that way. I want to be a good example for my family and of my religion. I also want to be proud of who I am and to know exactly what I want. No one can tell me what to do—well, no one except my mother.'
Venus Williams' educational background
The tennis legend has an associate degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University East in Business Administration.
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Does Venus have children?
Venus Williams has no children. However, she is the aunt of Alexi Olympia Ohanian Junior, Serena and Alexis' daughter.
Venus Williams' net worth
Sources vary on her value, with Forbes reporting Venus' net worth as $12.1 million. However, other sources, including Celebrity Net Worth state the star athlete's net worth is $95 million.
Despite rumours that Andrea Preti is Venus Williams' husband following paparazzi photos of her sporting a flashy ring, the duo are not married as of 2025. The couple's relationship continues to grow stronger by the day, with their multiple loved-up vacations serving as proof.
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