Who is Andrea Preti? Venus Williams confirms enagagement to actor after months of speculation
Preti, 37, was born in Denmark and raised in Italy. He began his career in modelling before transitioning into acting and producing. He studied at the Susan Batson Academy in New York and is best known for writing, directing, and starring in One More Day (2014). His other credits include A Professor, Temptation (2023), and an appearance on the Italian reality series La Talpa.
The couple sparked engagement rumours in early 2025 when Williams was seen wearing a diamond ring during a training session in Rome. Their public affection, including photos at Milan Fashion Week and a vacation selfie in the Bahamas, added to the speculation. Williams confirmed the engagement in a post-match interview on saying, 'My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing.'
Venus Williams on her fiancées support after getting 1st singles win since 2023
'My fiancée is here. He really encouraged me to keep playing. Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? It's 9 to 5 except you're running the whole time' 😭😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/iEb9gls5kP — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 23, 2025
Venus, 45, is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and one of the most influential figures in tennis. Known for guarding her private life, she was previously linked to Elio Pis in 2012 and Nicholas Hammond in 2017. In past interviews, she shared her views on independence and not feeling pressure to conform to societal expectations around marriage.
With their wedding set for the Amalfi Coast—where their romance began—Williams and Preti are preparing for the next chapter together.
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