Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala with Beyoncé

Tennis star and Jupiter Island resident to lead star-studded fashion event.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:03am

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Tennis champion Venus Williams, a resident of Jupiter Island, Florida, will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and former Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The annual charity event and fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute is one of the most exclusive and high-profile fashion events in the world.

Why it matters

The Met Gala is a major cultural event that draws global attention to fashion, art, and celebrity. Williams' involvement as a co-chair alongside other A-list stars highlights her status as an international tennis icon and prominent Florida resident.

The details

Williams, 45, is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion with her sister Serena. In 2019, she purchased a $9.6 million mansion on the exclusive Jupiter Island in Martin County, Florida. The Met Gala, which takes place annually on the first Monday in May, is a highly anticipated event known for its glamorous red carpet and strict guest list curated by Wintour.

  • Venus Williams purchased a $9.6 million mansion on Jupiter Island, Florida in 2019.
  • The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

The players

Venus Williams

A 45-year-old tennis champion who has won 7 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Serena. She is a resident of Jupiter Island, Florida.

Beyoncé

A Grammy-winning singer and performer who will be co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala.

Nicole Kidman

An Academy Award-winning actress who will be co-chairing the 2026 Met Gala.

Anna Wintour

The former editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine who has curated the guest list for the Met Gala since 1995.

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What they’re saying

“The Met Gala is such an iconic event, and I'm honored to be co-chairing it alongside these incredible women. Fashion and art have always been a passion of mine, and I can't wait to see what the guests bring to the red carpet this year.”

— Venus Williams, Tennis Champion

What’s next

The 2026 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The dress code is "Fashion is Art."

The takeaway

Venus Williams' involvement as a co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala alongside global superstars like Beyoncé highlights her status as an internationally renowned athlete and prominent Florida resident. The Met Gala remains one of the most exclusive and high-profile fashion events in the world.