Serena Williams Net Worth

Serena Jameka Williams net worth is
$180 Million

World-famous as one of the best tennis players in the history of the Women’s Tennis Association, Serena Jameka Williams was born on 26 September 1981, in the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. Widely hailed as a legend in modern tennis, Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in a total of 72 WTA singles titles.

So just how rich is Serena Williams, as of early 2017? Authoritative sources estimate that Serena has accrued a net worth of more than $180 million over the course of her career, since becoming a professional in 1995, the female player with the largest amount of prize money won, plus income from lucrative sponsorship deals.  Considering Serena is also one of the WTA’s most successful doubles players as well – competing alongside her sister, Venus Williams – her considerable net worth is likely to increase.

Serena Williams Net Worth $180 Million

Serena Williams has been involved with tennis from her childhood; home-schooled and coached by her parents from the age of four, Serena grew up a true athlete – for a time, she was the #1 under-ten junior tennis player in Florida, and appeared in numerous junior tournaments until her father and coach Richard Williams, decided Serena should focus on schoolwork rather than sport for a time. Nonetheless, this did nothing to slow the future world number one, and Serena would debut as a professional tennis player in 1995. In 1997, ranked only #304 in the WTA rankings, Williams beat two top ten players in the Ameritech Cup Chicago tournament, making her the lowest-ranking player ever to have defeated two top ten players in one tournament. With such an auspicious beginning to her career, and with a mixed doubles win at Wimbledon in 1998, – alongside Max Mirnyi – Serena’s career was off to a rather spectacular start, as was her net worth.

Serena Williams would prove more than able to live up to expectations. To date, Serena has won a career Grand Slam (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open) twice, although not in the same year, but is one of the five women’s players ever to have held all these titles at the same time – a truly extraordinary feat. She has won Wimbledon and the Australian Open seven times, US Open six and French Open three times, which makes her very marketable, so that in addition to being the highest earning female tennis player in the world in terms of prize money won, Serena has also managed to translate her success into a series of lucrative endorsement deals over the years, including with sporting companies Puma, Wilson and Nike, as well as Gatorade, Delta Air Lines and Pepsi among many others, which have added significantly to her net worth.

Serena has been the #1 ranked WTA player six times to date, which includes her current, recently resumed reign as the world’s top professional female player. Serena Williams has climbed to the top in spite of spirited competition by some of the world’s most talented women’s tennis players, having, at one point or another beaten athletes including her own sister Venus, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and more recently vying with Angelique Kerber for the #1 ranking.

In her personal life, Serena remains single, having previously been romantically involved with the rapper Common until their breakup in 2010. However, she announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in December 2016.


Full NameSerena Williams
Net Worth$180 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 26, 1981
Place Of BirthSaginaw, Michigan, United States
Height1.71 m
Weight70 kg
ProfessionTennis player, Athlete, Fashion designer, Actor, Voice Actor, Businessperson, Writer
EducationThe Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
NationalityAmerican
ParentsOracene Price, Richard Williams
SiblingsVenus Williams, Yetunde Price, Lyndrea Price, Dylan Starr Williams, Isha Price, Richard Williams III
NicknamesSerena Jameka Williams
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SerenaWilliams
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/serenawilliams
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/serenawilliams/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1102987/
AwardsAustralian Open - W (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017), French Open - W (2002, 2013, 2015), Wimbledon - W (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016), US Open - W (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014); Olympic Games: Gold medal - 2000 Sydney, (Doubles), Gold medal - 2008 Beijing (Doubles), Gol...
NominationsWomen's Tennis Association (WTA) - world No. 1 in singles (2002-2017), Current ranking - No. 2 (March 20, 2017)
MoviesHair Show, Red Clay Heroes
TV Shows"Serena" (2016), "7 Days in Hell" (2015), "Venus and Serena" (2012), "Punk'd" (2005-2007), "The Bernie Mac Show" (2006), "Trust Us With Your Life", "Drop Dead Diva"
#Quote
1[ to interviewer, 2015] You don't understand me. I'm just about winning.
2[observation, 2015, on addressing a bad on-court experience she had suffered many years before] I'm fortunate to be at a point in my career where I have nothing to prove. I'm still as driven as ever, but the ride is a little easier. I play for the love of the game. And it is with that love in mind, and a new understanding of the true meaning of forgiveness that I will proudly return to Indian Wells in 2015.
3For all their practice, preparation and confidence, even the best competitors in every sport have a voice of doubt inside them that says they are not good enough. I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.
4You never fail if you try. You only fail if you don't try. Go out there and try whatever you are dreaming of!
5I could lose 20 pounds and I'm still going to have these knockers and I'm going to have this ass, and that's just the way it is. addressing her fitness level after winning the 2007 Australian Open
6I've always said that I'm insatiable.
7I'm afraid I'm already a shopaholic. Fortunately, I'm no longer in denial, and the first step to recovering is getting out of denial.
#Fact
1Speaks French well enough to do press conferences in the language.
2One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. [April 2014].
3Release of her book, "How to Play Tennis: Learn How to Play Tennis with the Williams Sisters" by Serena and Venus Williams. [2004]
4Unable to defend Australian Open title (lost in the third round). Missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to injuries and attempted a comeback at the US Open but lost in the 4th round. Only competed in 4 tournaments in 2006. Ranking has dropped to 95 in the world. [September 2006]
5Release of her book, "On the Line" by Serena with Daniel Paisiner. [2009]
6Has dropped to #6 in the rankings. Has not played in a tennis tournament since July, 2003. She dropped off the tour due to knee injuries, but despite her recent announcement that she is healthy and fit she decided to withdraw from the Australian Open grand slam competition (where she is defending champion) as she continues to pursue TV and film appearances. [February 2004]
7Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by Vanessa Williams, for "Proactiv Solution" acne medication. [2007]
8Recently won her 7th major title at the Australian Open Came back from match points down to defeat reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in the semifinals then went on to defeat top seed Lindsay Davenport in the final. [January 2005]
9Release of the book, "Venus and Serena Williams: Athletes" by Anne M. Todd. [2009]
10Recently won the Sony Ericsson Open for the 4th time in her career. Crushed the tournament's top seed Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 in the 4th round after Sharapova had defeated older sister Venus Williams. Made a dramatic comeback in the final against newly crowned world number one Justine Henin. Defeated Henin 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the final. Continues her remarkable comeback to the top of the tennis rankings. Ascended from 95 in the world last year to number 11 by winning the two biggest titles of the year so far. [March 2007]
11Lives in Palm Beach, Florida with her sister, Venus Williams, and two dogs, Jackie (a Jack Russell terrier) and Lauralie (a Maltese). They became limited partners of the Miami Dolphins. [2009]
12Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by Anthony Robbins and Tom Selleck, for "The Tony Robbins Ultimate Edge" system. [2008]
13Reestablished herself as the dominant force in women's tennis by winning the Australian Open for the 3rd time. Dominated the world's top ranked player Maria Sharapova in the final 6-1, 6-2 to win her 8th major championship title. [January 2007]
14In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $14 million.
15She is a certified Fashion Designer and has her own clothing line called "Aneres" which is her name spelled backwards.
16On 25 January 2003, she won the Australian Open tennis championship, completing the 'grand slam' of women's tennis. "The Serena Slam Completed" was ranked #10 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)". [17 July 2005 issue]
17Elder sister Yetunde Price was murdered in Compton, California in Fall of 2003
18Younger sister of Venus Williams.
19Among her pets was a Yorkshire terrier by the name of Petey (named after one of her tennis heroes, Pete Sampras), Jackie the Jack Russell Terrier; and Bambi the pitbull.
20Her scenes of her first movie Black Knight (2001) were cut.
21Won the 2000 Olympics doubles competition with her sister Venus
22Dad Richard is her coach.
23Daughter of Richard Williams and Oracene Williams.
24She has three half sisters: Lyndrea, Isha & Yetunde (deceased).
25Is the youngest of 5 girls.
26Was the 1999 US Open champion.
27She, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Margaret Court, and Maureen Connolly are the only women in tennis history to hold all four Slam singles titles at the same time (2002).

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Pixels2015Serena Willams
7 Days in Hell2015TV MovieSerena Williams
The Legend of Korra2013TV SeriesFemale Sage
Drop Dead Diva2012TV SeriesKelly Stevens
The Game2008TV SeriesSerena Williams
Avatar: The Last Airbender2007TV SeriesMing
Loonatics Unleashed2007TV SeriesQueen Athena
The Bernie Mac Show2006TV SeriesSerena Williams
ER2005TV SeriesAlice Watson
Higglytown Heroes2005TV SeriesSnowplow Driver Hero
Hair Show2004Agent Ross
The Division2004TV SeriesJennifer Davis
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit2004TV SeriesChloe Spiers
Street Time2003TV SeriesMeeka Hayes
My Wife and Kids2002TV SeriesMiss Wiggins

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Strong Island2017Documentary thank you
I Like How It Feels2011Short special thanks
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation2009TV Movie documentary acknowledgment
America's Next Top Model2005TV Series special thanks - 1 episode
Iron and Beyond2002Video documentary short special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
I Am Bolt2016DocumentaryHerself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2004-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
The Argentine Miracle of Tennis2016DocumentaryHerself
Access Hollywood2016TV SeriesHerself
Rio Olympics2016TV Mini-SeriesHerself
73 Questions2016TV Series documentary short
Good Morning America Weekend Edition2015-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Today at Wimbledon2014-2016TV SeriesHerself
Wimbledon2009-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Special Guest / Herself - Interviewee
Serena2016DocumentaryHerself
French Open Live 20162016TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Beyoncé: Lemonade2016TV Special
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live2015VideoHerself
Extra2015TV SeriesHerself
Good Morning America2012-2015TV SeriesHerself - Guest
French Open Live 20152015TV Mini-SeriesHerself
E! Live from the Red Carpet2015TV SeriesHerself - After Party
Roland Garros2014DocumentaryHerself (voice)
Inside Edition2014TV Series documentaryHerself
CBS This Morning2012-2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman2002-2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself - Top Ten List Presenter
Le grand journal de Canal+2009-2014TV Series documentaryHerself
American Masters2013TV Series documentaryHerself
The Hour2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Venus and Serena2012DocumentaryHerself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2009-2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Live with Kelly and Michael2004-2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Piers Morgan Tonight2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
CQC: Custe o Que Custar2012TV SeriesHerself
Wimbledon 2012 Official Film2012Herself
London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad2012TV Mini-SeriesHerself - USA
Trust Us with Your Life2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Anderson Live2012TV SeriesHerself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 20122012TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Favorite Female Athlete
TeenNick Halo Awards2011TV SpecialHerself
Keeping Up with the Kardashians2011TV SeriesHerself
I Like How It Feels2011ShortHerself (uncredited)
La La's Full Court Life2011TV SeriesHerself
125 Years of Wimbledon: You Cannot Be Serious2011TV Movie documentaryHerself - 4-Times Wimbledon Champion
Digital Death/Buy Life2010Video shortHerself
The Oprah Winfrey Show2005-2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Wimbledon Official Film 20102010DocumentaryHerself
Wimbledon Championships 20102010TV SeriesHerself
French Open 20102010TV Mini-SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Bonnie Hunt Show2009-2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003-2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Five Minutes With...2009TV SeriesHerself
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation2009TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Daily Show2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Breakfast2009TV SeriesHerself
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross2005-2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Jay Leno Show2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Tavis Smiley2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
MTV Video Music Awards 20092009TV SpecialHerself
US Open 20092009TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day 20092009TV MovieHerself
Shaq vs2009TV SeriesHerself - Champion Tennis Player
Wimbledon Official Film 20092009DocumentaryHerself
Wimbledon Championships 20092009TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 20092009TV SpecialHerself
Rome Is Burning2009TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1999-2009TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Million Dollar Password2009TV SeriesHerself
MADtv2008TV SeriesHerself / Black Racket
The Minerva Awards 2008: Billie Jean King2008ShortHerself - Interviewee
Charlie Rose2007-2008TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1999-2008TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Today2008TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day 20082008TV MovieHerself
Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad2008TV Mini-SeriesHerself
US Open 20082008TV Mini-SeriesHerself (2008)
Props2007TV MovieHerself
Wild 'N Out2007TV SeriesHerself / Black Team Captain
Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race2007TV SeriesHerself
Larry King Live2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The History of Argentine Tennis2006TV Movie documentaryHerself
Arthur Ashe Kids' Day2006TV MovieHerself
Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank?2006TV MovieHerself
The Tony Danza Show2006TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Martha2006TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...2006TV SeriesHerself
Punk'd2005TV SeriesHerself
2005 American Music Awards2005TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special2005TV SpecialHerself
Venus and Serena: For Real2005TV SeriesHerself
ESPY Awards2005TV SpecialHerself
Open Access2004-2005TV SeriesHerself
Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons2005TV Movie documentaryHerself
2005 Trumpet Awards2005TV SpecialHerself
Before, During and 'After the Sunset'2005Video documentaryHerself
America's Next Top Model2005TV SeriesHerself
All of Us2005TV SeriesHerself
Charity Jam2005TV Series documentaryHerself
Non-Denominational All-Star Celebrity Holiday Special2004TV MovieHerself
Closeups2004TV SeriesHerself
VH1 Big in 042004TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2004TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Fashion Rocks2004TV MovieHerself
The Teen Choice Awards 20042004TV SpecialHerself
ESPY Awards2004TV SpecialHerself
4th Annual BET Awards2004TV SpecialHerself
ESPN SportsCentury2004TV Series documentaryHerself
Richard & Judy2004TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Center Court2004TV SeriesHerself
Glam Slam: WTA Fashion Show2003TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Wayne Brady Show2003TV SeriesHerself - Guest
MTV Video Music Awards 20032003TV SpecialHerself
ESPY Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
The Jazzspel with Eric J2003TV SeriesHerself (2003-2008)
She Got Game2003DocumentaryHerself
34th NAACP Image Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
Raising Tennis Aces: The Williams Story2003Video documentaryHerself
Elvis Lives2003TV SpecialHerself
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
ESPY Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
Heroes of Black Comedy2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHerself (uncredited)
Essence Awards2001TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Simpsons2001TV SeriesHerself
Sydney 2000: Games of the XXVII Olympiad2000TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Hollywood Squares1999TV SeriesHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Entertainment Tonight2016TV SeriesHerself
Inside Edition2015TV Series documentaryHerself
Wimbledon Classics2015TV SeriesHerself
Today at Wimbledon2014TV SeriesHerself
Wimbledon 2014: The Funniest Moments from the Championships2014Video shortHerself (uncredited)
Irrefutable Proof That Serena Williams Is a Man2014Video documentary shortHerself (uncredited)
20 to 12010TV Series documentaryHerself
Rome Is Burning2009TV SeriesHerself
The Jay Leno Show2009TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009TV SeriesHerself
Pardon the Interruption2009TV SeriesHerself
E! True Hollywood Story2004-2008TV Series documentaryHerself
The Tyra Banks Show2006TV SeriesHerself
Beyond the Glory2005TV Series documentaryHerself
60 Minutes2004TV Series documentaryHerself - Tennis Player (segment "The Summer Games")
My Wife and Kids2004TV SeriesMiss Wiggins
Cleavage2002TV Movie documentaryHerself
Mike & Mike2015-2017TV SeriesHerself - Professional Tennis Player
Breakfast2017TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2016TV SeriesHerself - At U.S. Open
Wimbledon2014-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Shot of the Tournament Contender / Herself - Interviewee

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015BET AwardBET AwardsSportswoman of the Year
2003President's AwardImage Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Female Athlete
2013Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Female Athlete
2012Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Female Athlete
2010Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Female Athlete

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