7 Grand Slam titles, 5 Wimbledon championships, 4 Olympic gold medals
With 7 Grand Slam titles, 5 Wimbledon championships, and 4 Olympic gold medals, tennis champion Venus Williams is arguably one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports.
Off the court, Venus has combined her sharp business acumen with her competitive spirit to build several successful ventures spanning art, design, wellness, and entertainment. She is the founder of V Starr, an award-winning design firm. Venus launched her plant-based protein company, Happy Viking. Throughout her career, Venus has been a steadfast advocate for equality. In 2007, it was her unwavering fight that led Wimbledon to award women players the same pay as their male counterparts.