Serena Williams and Venus Williams reunited on stage for Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, delivering a tennis-themed punchline that quickly became one of the standout moments of the night. The legendary sisters, who spent decades dominating women’s tennis as singles champions and doubles partners, appeared together during the celebrity roast honoring Kevin Hart. The event also featured appearances from Tom Brady, along with comedians including Pete Davidson and Chelsea Handler.
Before taking the stage, Serena playfully teased Venus over her outfit choice, joking that her sister might end up getting roasted because of the white thong and sweatpants look she wore while heading into the venue. The sisters later switched into glamorous formal looks for the event. Venus wore a pink patent strapless gown, while Serena appeared in an olive green off-the-shoulder dress featuring a high slit.
Once on stage, Venus opened their segment by telling Hart, “Seriously, Kevin, we’ve got nothing but love for you.” Serena then delivered the tennis-inspired punchline, “We love you so much, and as you know in tennis, love means nothing.” The joke referenced the tennis scoring term “love,” which represents zero points.
After the joke drew a big reaction from the crowd, the duo continued the bit by presenting Hart with a custom G.R.O.A.T. ring, explaining that the acronym stood for “Greatest Roastee of All Time.” Keeping the playful energy going, the sisters joked that Hart could always pawn the jeweled ring down the street after the show if he did not like the flashy accessory, adding another laugh to one of the night’s most memorable segments.
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Ahead of the show, Venus shared an Instagram Story showing Serena hyping her up backstage before they arrived at the venue, highlighting the same close bond that defined their historic careers. Together, the sisters captured 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals, becoming one of the most dominant duos in tennis history.
The appearance also marked another high-profile public reunion for the pair since Serena stepped away from professional tennis following the 2022 US Open. Long celebrated for their chemistry on the court, the roast offered fans a chance to see that dynamic shine in a completely different setting.
Williams Sisters Continue Expanding Their Presence Beyond Tennis
The Kevin Hart roast appearance came shortly after Venus Williams served as a co-chair at the 2026 Met Gala, one of the fashion industry’s biggest annual events. Since Serena Williams stepped away from professional tennis in 2022, both sisters have remained active in entertainment, fashion, business, and media appearances. Their post-tennis careers have included red carpet events, television appearances, and collaborations outside sports.
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The sisters were also photographed together at major entertainment events in recent years, including the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles in March 2022. For the unversed, Serena retired following the 2022 US Open, closing a career that included 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has continued participating in selective tennis-related and entertainment appearances.
Their joint appearance at Netflix’s roast of Hart added another high profile moment to the sisters’ evolving careers beyond tennis while highlighting the bond that made them one of the most successful sibling pairings in sports history.
