Venus Williams wears Met Gala gown highlighting women’s sports science research gap
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Updated · Tennis Magazine · May 8
Venus Williams wears Met Gala gown highlighting women’s sports science research gap
6 articles · Updated · Tennis Magazine · May 8
At the 2026 Met Gala, the hidden “6%” message referred to the share of global sports science research focused exclusively on women.
Williams, a co-chair alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour, based the Swarovski-crystal look on Robert Pruitt’s “Venus Williams, Double Portrait”.
The ensemble also featured a necklace modelled on the Wimbledon women’s singles trophy, turning fashion’s biggest night into a personal and advocacy-driven statement.
Can a Met Gala gown truly spark scientific change, or is it just a fleeting fashion moment?
What are the next concrete steps for women’s sports science now that its research gap has been exposed?