Venus Williams and former actor Andrea Preti sealed their love with two weddings in 2025, turning the tennis star’s romance into a headline-making saga both on the court and off.
The Double Wedding
The couple first exchanged vows in Ischia, Italy, on September 18, 2025. After the Italian ceremony, they held a second wedding in a courthouse in Palm Beach, Florida, last weekend. “We had this dream to do our wedding in Italy,” Williams told Vogue. “But we didn’t have enough time to do the paperwork – because I’m a foreigner, it can take about eight months. So we decided to have a second wedding.”
How They Met
Their story began at a Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week in 2024. Preti recalled, “I saw V and wanted to introduce myself. She was on the sofa with her friends and family. I told her, ‘You’re so beautiful,’ and then she started speaking with me in Italian.” He added that a conversation with Williams’ sister Lyn sparked a WhatsApp link: “Do you mind if we start a WhatsApp conversation? I think my sister likes you.” The couple then met in England, where Williams quickly realized he was the one for her.
Preti’s Background
Andrea Preti was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 6, 1988, making him 37 years old. As a teenager, he moved with his family to Italy, where he was first introduced to fashion. While living in Italy, he pursued modeling full-time and became a familiar face in the industry. In an interview with Affashionate.com, Preti said his first modeling job was for Gucci, describing it as a presentation that involved boutiques all over Italy. He also walked the runway for John Richmond at Milan Fashion Week for both the Spring/Summer 2013 and Autumn/Winter 2013 collections.
Preti has modeled for top fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, Moncler, and Corneliani. He attended the Gucci Men’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in Milan in June 2024, where he was spotted sitting in the front row. He often posts about campaigns he’s worked on, including a collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger in Florence, Italy.
After his modeling success, Preti relocated to New York City to attend the Susan Baston Academy, where he trained to become a professional actor. His IMDb page lists work in film, television, and commercials, with projects such as “One More Day” (2015), “Detective per Caso” (2018), “My Beloved Enemy” (2018, also producer), “Girls to Buy” (2021), “Temptation” (2023), and a 2021 television series titled “A Professor.”
Engagement and Public Appearances
In February 2025, Williams and Preti sparked engagement rumors when the tennis star was seen in Rome wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger. People obtained photos of the couple sharing a PDA moment outside and zoomed in on a training session photo of Williams with the ring. Despite these signs, neither had publicly confirmed their engagement at that time.
On July 22, 2025, after her Mubadala Citi DC Open singles match, Williams confirmed her engagement to Preti during an interview with WTA. She said, “My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing,” noting that it was the first time Preti had seen her play. She added, “There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill. Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? You guys don’t know how much work goes into this, like it’s 9 to 5 except you’re running the whole time, lifting weights and just like dying and then you repeat it the next day.” She concluded, “So he encouraged me to get through this, and it’s wonderful to be here. He’s never seen me play.”
The couple first appeared publicly together in 2024, and they were seen enjoying each other’s company during a trip to Nerano, Italy along the Amalfi Coast in July 2024, according to People. They appeared happy on a boat ride, catching rays and attention.
In June, Preti shared a promotional post from a Tommy Hilfiger modeling campaign on Instagram. The carousel included photos of him modeling clothing for the brand. In the comments, Williams wrote “le mien,” French for “mine.” Preti replied with “si,” the Italian word for “yes,” offering a glimpse into their multilingual banter.
Key Takeaways
- Venus Williams and Andrea Preti married twice in 2025, first in Italy and then in Florida.
- The couple met at a Gucci show in Milan Fashion Week 2024 and quickly fell in love.
- Preti’s background spans Danish birth, Italian modeling, and New York acting training.
- Their engagement was publicly confirmed after Williams’ DC Open match in July 2025.
- The pair have been photographed together in Italy, Florida, and Rome, showcasing a public romance that blends sports and entertainment.
In a year that blended love, fashion, and tennis, Venus Williams and Andrea Preti have turned their personal milestones into a story that resonates across sports and lifestyle circles, proving that their partnership extends far beyond the court.
