Venus Williams is turning up the heat not just on the court but also on social media with her fiery post that prompted her followers to flood the comment section with fire emojis.
The tennis icon shows no signs of slowing down outside the arena, as she shines in various ventures, from launching her podcast with sister Serena Williams to gracing fashion shows and her recent, stunning photoshoot alongside A-list stars.
The seven-time Grand Slam winner joined the 52nd edition of the annual Pirelli Calendar. It is an exclusive annual publication produced by the Italian tire company that showcases high-profile models, iconic figures and celebrities.
Renowned for its artistic, glamorous and sometimes provocative photography, the calendar is celebrated for its strong sense of storytelling and visual impact.
In an Instagram update, the 45-year-old wowed her followers with a carousel of striking photos that were impossible to miss.
“Timeless, bold, and full of fire. Grateful to join the 2026 #PirelliCalendar,” she wrote.
The photos featured Venus Williams looking strikingly stunning in a black bodysuit that accentuated her long and toned legs.
Another shot captured her as a fiery silhouette, radiating power and intensity from within.
Lastly, she also included a video with British actress Tilda Swinton, Irina Shayk and more showcasing their bodies in an artistic way.
Venus Williams’ Instagram post not only set off a wave of fire emojis from fans expressing their admiration but also garnered heartfelt praise for her confidence, beauty and fearless style.
“Wow!” one wrote.
“She’s on fire!” a fan remarked.
“Omfg,” a comment from the rock band Garbage.
“Women are truly more beautiful after age 40. It’s the journey to true self-love, confidence at this stage of life that makes the beauty more incredible than the 20s, when it’s only about what you get on the outside. All that to say,” a follower added.
“Whatt!!?! OMG!!! stooop this sooo fireee,” architect and designer Dara Huang noted.
“Iconic,” a commenter said.
“Mother,” a social media user wrote, a Gen Z slang used to show love for a celebrity or someone.
Before joining the Pirelli Calendar, Venus Williams had been booked with back-to-back TV appearances.
She recently guested on The Jennifer Hudson Show, followed by an appearance at the 2025 CFDA Awards red carpet.
In addition, the Williams sisters have invited Olympic track and field star Gabby Thomas and singer and NFL WAG Ciara to their podcast Stockton Street.
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