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Who is Andrea Preti, and what is his net worth? 5 facts on Venus Williams' fiancé
Venus Williams reveals her engagement to Andrea Preti, an Italian actor and producer.
Venus Williams has announced that she is engaged to actor-producer Andrea Preti.
Following her singles comeback at the DC Open on 22 July, reporter Rennae Stubbs asked Venus, “You are now an engaged woman. So, how has Andrea helped you in this comeback?”
“My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me to keep playing,” Venus replied. “There were so many times where I just wanted to coast and kind of chill.”
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So, who is the man who stole Venus’s heart? Here are five things to know about Andrea Preti:
Who is Andrea Preti?
Born in Denmark in 1988 but raised in Italy, Andrea Preti wears many creative hats. He began his career as a fashion model before pivoting to acting and directing.
He trained at New York’s Susan Batson Academy. In 2014, Preti’s breakout came with the indie film One More Day, which he wrote, directed, and starred in.
Andrea Preti had a hand in everything from TV to reality shows
Preti appeared in the popular TV drama A Professor and, more recently, in the 2023 drama Temptation. He’s also dabbled in reality TV, including the Italian version of The Mole (La Talpa).
Andrea Preti's net worth
Though his earnings don’t come close to Venus’s $95 million empire, Andrea's estimated net worth stands around $1 million, with work spanning modeling, acting, writing, and producing.
Andrea’s been cheering for Venus on and off the court
Andrea is often seen courtside, celebrating her victories with quiet pride. After her doubles win at the DC Open, he shared a heartfelt post: “So happy to see you smile again.”.
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Andrea and Venus' love story began on the sea
Venus and Andrea’s romance bloomed in July 2024 during a boat ride off Italy’s Nerano coast. Gossipy fans started noticing diamond ring in Rome by early 2025 and everyone figured out the rest.
