Serena Williams turned the King Richard premiere into a family affair, arriving at Hollywood’s iconic TCL Chinese Theatre with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their four-year-old daughter, Olympia, making her red carpet debut.
Serena Williams with her four-year-old daughter Olympia and husband Alexis Ohanian at the 2021 AFI Fest Closing Night premiere of King Richard held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)
King Richard: A Glimpse into the Williams’ Legacy
King Richard is a biographical drama that follows the life of Richard Williams, Venus, and Serena Williams’ father and coach. The biopic is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Will Smith in the title role.
Serena Williams stuns in a sleek black embellished ensemble, while Venus Williams sparkles in a silver velvet Bach Mai gown, as they pose alongside Will Smith, who stars as Richard Williams in King Richard, a biopic celebrating the sisters’ father and coach (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Serena Williams: From Tennis Icon to Red Carpet Royalty
Serena Williams may be best known for her tennis skills, but we’re crushing on her style!
At the 2021 AFI Fest closing night premiere of King Richard, Stuart Weitzman’s global spokesperson traded her tennis wear for a glamorous all-black ensemble.
Serena Williams and her daughter Olympia steal the spotlight in matching custom David Koma embellished catsuits featuring sparkling details and coordinating one-legged designs (Credit: Mega / WENN)
A Designer Fit for a Champion: Serena in David Koma
She strutted her stuff in a one-legged catsuit courtesy of David Koma, who, as per Vogue, would have been a tennis player if he wasn’t a fashion designer.
Known for his body-contouring silhouettes, the London-based designer comes from an athletic family—his mother is a former gymnast, his dad plays tennis, and his brother is a professional tennis player.
David Koma has dressed Russian tennis champ Maria Sharapova many times, and now another tennis ace, Serena Williams, has become the latest member of his fan club.
Serena Williams flaunts her athletic physique in a striking David Koma one-legged catsuit, Spring 2022 collection (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Serena’s form-fitting catsuit, featuring a cold-shoulder silhouette, high neck, opera gloves, and a bejeweled bodice, perfectly highlighted her toned build.
While the asymmetrical outfit covered her left leg in black fabric, Serena wore a stocking and a thigh-high sock on her other leg. The stocking is adorned with jewels that match the embellishments on the Spring 2022 creation.
Serena Williams in a bold, asymmetrical black David Koma catsuit, featuring sparkling embellishments and a unique one-legged design that showcases her striking over-the-knee studded sock (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Accessorizing the Champion: Serena’s Glamorous Touches
Adding more bling to the look, Serena accessorized with a pair of silver earrings, a matching ring, and a silver watch curated by stylist Kesha McLeod. She then slipped into minimalist black sandals that camouflaged against her ensemble.
Serena Williams wears a studded thigh-sock on her other leg and completes her look with black open-toe sandals (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Beauty and Elegance: Serena Williams’ Makeup and Hairstyle
For her beauty look, Serena wore a sultry wet look hairstyle done by Angela Meadows. Natasha Gross gave Serena a glamorous look, highlighting her eyes with false lashes and glittery silver eyeshadow, paired with a nude lip color.
Serena Williams captivates with a sultry wet hair look, smokey eyes, and nude lips, exuding glamour (Credit: Mega / WENN)
A Mini Fashion Icon Emerges: Olympia’s Red Carpet Debut
Serena’s daughter, Olympia, who turned four in September, mirrored her mom’s outfit—from the embellished catsuit down to the bejeweled socks. She wore a silver crystal necklace, glittery Mary Jane flats, and white beads on her curly hair.
Meanwhile, Serena’s husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, looked handsome in a navy pinstripe suit with a white button-down shirt underneath. That same month, they celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary.
Olympia Ohanian mirrors her mom’s outfit while Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian dons a navy pinstripe suit (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Venus Williams Shines in Silver at the Premiere
Serena’s older sister, Venus Williams, also attended the premiere. She wore a liquid silver velvet bias gown by Vietnamese-American fashion designer Bach Mai.
The metallic number clung to her curves and featured a cowl neck with a black halter strap, a gathered waist, and a thigh-high slit.
Venus Williams flaunts her toned leg in a Bach Mai liquid silver velvet bias gown with a thigh-high slit (Credit: Mega / WENN)
Makeup artist Carlene K added glow to Venus’ look, while hairstylist Nikki Nelms styled her braided ponytail with clear beads.
Venus accessorized with Tiffany & Co. jewels, carried a Judith Leiber clutch, and paired the look with Christian Louboutin “Corinetta” silver open-toe heels, care of stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn.
These sandals feature transparent PVC straps dotted with graduating silver studs across the foot.
Venus Williams showcases her feet in Christian Louboutin Corinetta heels, featuring studded PVC straps and a glossy black pedicure that perfectly complements the sandals’ metallic shine (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Explore More Serena Williams Fashion and Iconic Moments
For readers interested in exploring more about Serena Williams’ fashion and public appearances, our article on her height and shoe size provides insights into how her stature influences her style choices. Additionally, discover how Serena effortlessly played tennis in high heels and a fitted skirt during a fun match with David Letterman.
For a glimpse into her family life, read about the precious moment when Serena’s daughter, Alexis Olympia, joined her on the runway at the S by Serena fashion show.
Lastly, delve into the details of Serena’s appearance alongside Gigi and Bella Hadid at the ‘Being Serena’ premiere, highlighting her status as a fashion icon.