Venus Williams’ boyfriend, Andrea Preti, along with Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, expressed their admiration for her new photoshoot for the magazine L’OFFICIEL Italia.
Williams and Preti have been in a relationship for nearly a year, having first been spotted together in July 2024. Preti, originally from Denmark, relocated to Italy with his family during his teenage years. He is an actor and producer.
Venus Williams’ Boyfriend Andrea Preti, Coco Gauff & Naomi Osaka React to Her New Magazine Cover Photoshoot
Recently, Williams participated in a stunning magazine cover photoshoot for L’OFFICIEL Italia’s Summertime issue. She wore various exquisite dresses from renowned luxury fashion houses, including Schiaparelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Brunello Cucinelli, and Marc Jacobs. Her jewelry for the shoot featured pieces from brands such as Cartier, Alexis Bittar, Pomellato, and Area, among others.
The former World No. 1 was photographed by Ricardo Abrahao and was styled by Luca Falcioni. Williams took to social media to share a series of images from her photoshoot.
“Made it l’officiel with @lofficielitalia ❣️,” Williams captioned her Instagram post.
The official social media account of L’OFFICIEL Italia also posted several stunning photos of Williams from the shoot.
In light of this photoshoot, Preti, Osaka, and Gauff took to social media to share their compliments and admiration for Williams’ pictures.
“Those hair ❤️,” Preti wrote.
“😍😍😍,” Gauff commented.
“Oh wow 🔥,” Osaka wrote.
‘Beauty Is a Powerful Form of Self-Expression’ – Venus Williams
Along with the cover photo shoot, Williams also spoke with L’OFFICIEL Italia, delving into various aspects of her life, including her career, entrepreneurial ventures, fashion, health, and more.
During the interview, the former World No. 1 stated that beauty serves as a “powerful form of self-expression.” She mentioned that beauty is not only about perfection but also about confidence and embracing one’s true self.
“Beauty is a powerful form of self-expression, just like design, fashion, and art. It is a way to show your individuality and stand out in a unique way. What makes beauty so special is that it is personal: it does not have to follow rules or trends. It is not about perfection, but about feeling confident in who you are and embracing what makes you different,” Williams said [translated from Italian].
When speaking about her fashion choices, Williams revealed that she selects clothing that not only makes her feel good but also aligns with her lifestyle.
“Over time, I have learned not to follow trends but to choose clothes that make me feel good and that fit my lifestyle. I have always loved wearing skirts, both sporty tennis ones and everyday ones,” she added.
On the tennis side of things, among her numerous accolades, Williams has won a total of 23 Grand Slam titles: seven in singles, 14 in doubles, and two in mixed doubles. She won all her doubles Major titles alongside her sister, Serena Williams.
The 45-year-old was ranked World No. 1 in both singles and doubles in the WTA rankings. She also won four gold medals and one silver medal at the Olympics for the United States.