{"id":264307,"date":"2025-11-01T05:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/264307\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:19:19","slug":"tennis-icon-venus-williams-45-looks-unrecognizable-in-latest-tv-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/264307\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis Icon Venus Williams, 45, Looks Unrecognizable in Latest TV Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s on a red carpet or at special events.<\/p>\n

During her recent TV appearance, the tennis icon caught fans off guard, but in the best way possible.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcome to the Happy Place, @venuswilliams!\u201d the caption reads.<\/p>\n

Williams looked radiant in a fiery red outfit featuring a matching oversized blazer and tapered trousers, perfectly paired with silver high-heeled mules.<\/p>\n

Capping off the look, she accessorized with layered necklaces and stacked rings, adding just the right touch of sparkle.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkayyy Venus with the fit and hair!!!\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkaaaaaaay! It\u2019s a WHOLE vibe. I smiled for the entire tunnel entrance. She was beautiful, the song popped\u2026 well done,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n

Fans confessed they could hardly recognize her but all agreed she looked stunning.<\/p>\n

\u201cVenus!! Look tf good!!! I didn\u2019t even recognize her for a second,\u201d a commenter noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaven’t seen her in such a long time, I had to read the caption, Venus looks good,\u201d a user said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no idea that was her. Am I the only one,\u201d a follower echoed.<\/p>\n

The same goes for another who wrote, \u201cI didn\u2019t know who it was until reading the name wow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe looks totally different. I didn\u2019t realize it was her,\u201d a follower agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSis idk that was u but looking good,\u201d a viewer shared while another noted, \u201cI didn’t recognise her.\u201d<\/p>\n

One fan even mentioned she resembles a Destiny\u2019s Child member, saying, \u201cI thought it was Kelly Rowland for a second!\u201d<\/p>\n

On The Jennifer Hudson Show<\/a>, Williams opened up about her return to the US Open following a 16-month hiatus.<\/p>\n

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She described it as \u201cfrightening,\u201d to which the host was shocked that she still gets nervous on the court.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, it was so stressful,\u201d the tennis legend shared, explaining how the process affected her body, particularly while she was \u201crecovering from trauma.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite this, Williams said she \u201cloved every minute of it and learned so much,\u201d adding that it was among the \u201cbest days\u201d of her life.<\/p>\n

Besides her return to the court, she and her sister Serena Williams launched a podcast called Stockton Street,<\/a> which debuted on Sept. 17.<\/p>\n

Related: Venus Williams Debuts New Look at Paris Fashion Week<\/a><\/p>\n

This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n