Happy birthday! Venus Williams turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 45 on Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2025.

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Venus Williams is celebrating her 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Venus Williams has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Williams, a cultural icon

Born in Lynwood on June 17, 1980, Venus Williams' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Williams' not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Venus hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Venus Williams as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Venus, you're the best!