Venus Williams Looks Chic in LBD and Pointed Pumps at LA Dodgers Charity Event
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September 11, 2008, New York, New York
VENUS WILLIAMS looking beautiful during Fashion Week.
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Los Angeles, August 10, 2011
VENUS WILLIAMS OUT WITH HER DOG IN BEVERLY HILLS.
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![EXCLUSIVE: Tennis champion Venus Williams found herself back in Compton today filming a commercial for the California State Lottery. Venus was spotted on a tennis court in the neighborhood where she learned to play alongside her sister, Serena Williams. She also shot some hoops at Mark Twain Elementary where she was spotted taking selfies with a teacher known only as Miss V. The Compton area must bring mixed emotions to the 36 year-old, not only was it the place she spent her childhood but also the place where her sister Yetunda Price was killed in a drive by shooting in September 2003. 11 Apr 2017 Pictured: Venus Williams. Photo credit: Edwin Merino / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA29170_005.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/venus-williams-18.jpg?w=600&h=480&crop=1)
![EXCLUSIVE: Tennis icon Venus Williams is seen at the Miami International Airport as she returns home from Wimbledon. Venus managed a half smile as she pushed her own luggage cart into the arrivals area.The hope she would become the oldest women’s Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, at 37 years, 29 days old, ended with defeat to Spanish 14th seed Garbine Muguruza. 16 Jul 2017 Pictured: Venus Williams. Photo credit: MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA55700_013.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/venus-williams-17.jpg?w=600&h=480&crop=1)
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Venus Williams may be known for her playing style on the tennis court, but the sporting great can certainly hang on a red carpet. Even when stripping her look down to the basics, Williams catches significant attention on the red carpet for her effortless and chic style.
Case in point: The tennis icon attended the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation annual Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium on June 16, which helps to raise money for the baseball team’s charitable initiatives. Through the foundation, the Dodgers focus on supporting and uplifting Los Angeles residents through educational funding, healthcare access, providing relief for the homeless, and supporting various social justice initiatives.
To attend the do-good event, Williams wore a simple sleeveless black satin dress with defined cups and a knee-length hem. With the sleek look, the tennis pro wore black Salvatore Ferragamo heels, which were constructed out of a tweed-like fabric and featured the designer’s signature folded bow design at the front.
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![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - JUNE 16: Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) Annual Blue Diamond Gala 2022 held at Dodger Stadium on June 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, United States. 16 Jun 2022 Pictured: Venus Williams. Photo credit: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA869329_057.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/MEGA869329_057.jpg?w=731)
Jennifer Lopez performed at the gala, which was hosted by Mario Lopez and Dodger icon Adrián González. The event also brought together current and former Dodgers players for the cause. The effort reportedly raised more than $3.6 million for the foundation in just one night.
Notably, the gala was a pre-birthday event for Williams. The tennis icon celebrates her 42nd birthday today.
Click through the gallery to see Venus Williams’ best street style through the years.
