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Venus Williams Hosts Met Gala After-Party at The Amber Room

other · 2026-05-05

Venus Williams made her co-chair debut at the Met Gala and later hosted an after-party at The Amber Room in New York's Flatiron district, starting at 11 p.m. She arrived around 12:27 a.m. with her husband, Andrea Preti, sporting a chic black bubble dress, crystal-embellished Jimmy Choo mules, and a leather jacket. Serena joined the party at 1:40 a.m., wearing a ruched gray gown and a black blazer with diamond tennis studs. Guests included Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas, Jasmine Tookes, and others. The DJ played hits from Doechii, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, with the party lasting past 3 a.m. before the Williams sisters left. Kate Barton advised attending a few parties, while Ashley Moubayed emphasized comfort in style.

Key facts

  • Venus Williams was a first-time Met Gala co-chair.
  • The after-party was held at The Amber Room in Flatiron, New York.
  • Party started at 11 p.m.; Venus arrived at 12:27 a.m.
  • Venus wore a black bubble dress, crystal-trimmed Jimmy Choo mules, and a leather jacket.
  • Serena Williams arrived at 1:40 a.m. in a ruched gray dress and black blazer.
  • Guests included Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas, Jasmine Tookes, Bach Mai, Kate Barton, Ashley Moubayed, Tari Eason, and Emma Thynn.
  • DJ played tracks by Doechii, Rihanna, and Beyoncé.
  • Party remained bustling past 3 a.m.; sisters left shortly before.

Entities

Artists

  • Venus Williams
  • Serena Williams
  • Andrea Preti
  • Ty Dolla $ign
  • Leon Thomas
  • Jasmine Tookes
  • Bach Mai
  • Kate Barton
  • Ashley Moubayed
  • Tari Eason
  • Emma Thynn
  • Doechii
  • Rihanna
  • Beyoncé

Institutions

  • The Amber Room
  • Vogue
  • Met Gala
  • Jimmy Choo
  • BonBon
  • Don’t Let Disco
  • Vogue Café

Locations

  • New York City
  • Flatiron
  • United States

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