February 25, 2019

Serena presents Best Picture & more: WTA stars at the Oscars

23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams traded Nike for couture at the 91st annual Academy Awards, and was the latest WTA star to feature on Hollywood's biggest night.

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WTA star Serena Williams hit the red carpet in Hollywood on Sunday as a presenter for the annual Academy Awards. (Getty)

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Serena turned heads on the red carpet at the Oscars before heading inside. (Getty)

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Serena is warmly greeted to the stage. (Getty)

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Serena Williams read the nomination for 'A Star is Born' among the films up for Best Picture at the Oscars. (Getty)

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After the ceremony, she attended the Governors Ball at Hollywood and Highland. (Getty)

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And from there it was off to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (Getty)

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Prior to Sunday's big show, Serena also took part in Saturday's rehearsals. (Getty)

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Serena will be among the presenters for Best Picture. (Getty)

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The 23-time Grand Slam champion is not the only WTA star to feature at Hollywood's big night in recent years. (Getty)

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Garbiñe Muguruza walked the red carpet at the 90th annual Academy Awards. (Getty)

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Muguruza also met US skier Lindsey Vonn at last year's event. (Getty)

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Maria Sharapova has been a frequent guest at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, including here in 2012. (Getty)

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The Russian has been a guest at the Vanity Fair Oscar event dating back to 2007. (Getty)

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Martina Navratilova and actress Fran Drescher were among the attendees at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. (Getty)

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Billie Jean King was among the attendees at the 11th Annual Celebration of Female Oscar Nominees in 2018, alongside Emma Stone. (Getty)

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The WTA founder and partner Ilana Kloss also attended the 26th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party last year. (Getty)

Serena presents Best Picture & more: WTA stars at the Oscars

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