Venus Williams' Husband: Italian Actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams, the tennis legend, has shared insights into her personal life, highlighting her husband, Italian actor and director Andrea Preti. The couple's relationship began in 2024 after they met during Milan Fashion Week. Venus reportedly appreciated Preti's old-fashioned approach to communication, including phone calls.

Their relationship developed over time, with Preti offering significant support to Venus, especially during her health challenges, including surgery for uterine fibroids in 2024. He has become a prominent figure at her tournaments.

Williams and Preti exchanged vows in two ceremonies in 2025. An intimate ceremony took place in Ischia, Italy, in September, followed by a legal ceremony and celebrations in Palm Beach, Florida, in December. As of August 31, 2026, Preti is supporting Venus at the US Open, where she received a wild card entry.

Preti is consistently present in the players' box, cheering Venus on. Serena Williams has also spoken positively about him, describing him as Venus' "biggest cheerleader" within the family.