Andrea Preti: meet the actor who won the heart of Venus Williams

WEB DESK: It’s official: Tennis royalty has found its king. Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, has tied the knot with Andrea Preti, the Danish-born actor and model who captured her heart. After confirming their engagement with a dazzling diamond in 2025, the couple celebrated not once, but twice: with a dream Italian ceremony in September and a heartfelt courthouse wedding in Florida in December.

So, who is the man beside the legend? Here’s everything to know about Andrea Preti and his whirlwind romance with Venus Williams.

From Copenhagen to the Catwalk

Born in Denmark in 1988, Preti spent his early years there before relocating to Italy as a teenager. He often shares his affection for his Scandinavian roots, posting nostalgic tributes to Copenhagen, which he calls his “homeland.” But it was in Europe’s fashion capitals where he first made his name.

Actor, Model, Producer

While widely recognized from his modeling career, Preti has steadily built a multifaceted creative portfolio. After training at New York’s Susan Batson Academy, he stepped into acting with roles in Italian television (like A Professor) and film (including 2023’s Temptation). He’s also a producer and director, having written and starred in the short film One More Day, and even tested his wit on the Italian reality series La Talpa.

A Love Story Written in Italy

The couple first sparked romance rumors in July 2024, photographed enjoying a boat day along the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast. Though typically private, Williams gave a rare glimpse into their bond in early 2025, sharing a cozy selfie from the Bahamas and calling Preti “the best company.

The Engagement

By February 2025, eagle-eyed fans noticed a stunning diamond ring on Venus’s finger. She made it official months later, shouting out her “fiancé” in a post-match interview and crediting him with encouraging her through the challenges of professional tennis. The proposal, she later revealed to Vogue, happened on January 31.

Two Weddings, One Unbreakable Bond

In true superstar fashion, Williams and Preti celebrated their union not once, but twice. First, in a picturesque ceremony on the island of Ischia, Italy, in September 2025. Then, embracing Venus’s Florida roots, they held an intimate courthouse wedding in Palm Beach that December, complete with a week of celebrations, from yacht parties to romantic dinners.

“For me, the courthouse ceremony was very unique, emotional, and deep,” Preti told Vogue. “It was the second-best day of my life.”

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From the tennis court to the red carpet, Venus Williams and Andrea Preti have crafted a modern love story, proving that some matches are meant to be celebrated more than once.