Serena Williams cut a glamorous figure as she attended the TIME100 all-star gala on Thursday evening in New York City.

The former pro tennis player, 43, looked incredible in a black off-the-shoulder cut-out dress as she posed up a storm on the red carpet. 

Her chic ensemble featured a figure-hugging design and several distressed cut-out panels at the front. 

She further accessorised her look with a pair of sheer black gloves, a statement diamond silver necklace, and drop earrings. 

Serena added inches to her frame with a pair of pointed black court heels and styled her long blonde tresses in a curly half-up-half-down hairstyle.

During the event, the beauty was also joined by American actress Scarlett Johansson and Demi Moore. 

Serena Williams cut a glamorous figure as she attended the TIME100 all-star gala on Thursday evening in New York City

The former pro tennis player, 43, looked incredible in a black off-the-shoulder cut-out dress as she posed up a storm on the red carpet

Scarlett, 40, looked phenomenal in a black halterneck gown as she caught up with Serena at the event. 

Meanwhile, Demi, 62, stunned in a silk pleated halterneck gown as she beamed for the cameras alongside Serena. 

During the evening, Nicole is one of the 2025 TIME100 highlighted figures alongside Demi, Scarlett, and Miuccia Prada.

The event served as the annual celebration of TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

The event brought together a diverse group of global leaders, entertainers, athletes and innovators recognized for their impact across various sectors.

Snoop Dogg hosted the gala, which included musical performances by Ed Sheeran and Myles Smith.

The evening featured the presentation of a TIME Impact Award to Olympic gymnast and advocate Simone Biles.

Notable attendees and speakers also included actress Blake Lively and actress Kristen Bell.

Her chic ensemble featured a figure-hugging design and several distressed cut-out panels at the front

Serena added inches to her frame with a pair of pointed black court heels and styled her long blonde tresses in a curly half-up-half-down hairstyle

She further accessorised her look with a pair of sheer black gloves, a statement diamond silver necklace, and drop earrings (pictured with Hiroyuki Sanada) 

Serena’s appearance at the star-studded bash comes after she claimed she would have been banned for 20 years if she had failed a doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner.

The Italian is set to return from his three-month ban at the Italian Open next month after he twice tested positive for clostebol in March of last year.

Doping authorities accepted his explanation that clostebol entered his system via a mᴀssage after his physio treated a cut on his own finger with an over-the-counter spray containing the anabolic steroid. 

He was initially given no ban at all by the Tennis Integrity Agency but WADA appealed that decision and reached a controversial settlement with Sinner in February.

In an interview with TIME Magazine, Serena said of Jannik: ‘Fantastic personality. I love the guy, I love his game. He’s great for the sport. I’ve been put down so much, I don’t want to bring anyone down. Men’s tennis needs him.

During the event, the beauty was also joined by American actress Demi Moore who stunned in a silk pleated halterneck gown as she beamed for the cameras alongside Serena

She also caught up with her pal, American actress Scarlett Johansson, 40, during the star-studded bash

The pair couldn’t contain their laughter as they had a much-needed catch up 

Scarlett looked phenomenal in a black halterneck gown which featured a plunging neckline and a low-back

Read More Serena Williams claims she would have been ‘banned for TWENTY YEARS’ if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner

‘If I did that, I would have gotten 20 years. Let’s be honest. I would have gotten Grand Slams taken away from me.’

Williams joked that any doping controversy during her career would have seen her ‘jailed’, saying: ‘You would have heard about it in another multiverse.’

Serena is far from the first former or current player to suggest Jannik got off lightly – at least in comparison to others.

Novak Djokovic said after the announcement of the three-month settlement: ‘A majority of the players don’t feel that it’s fair. A majority of the players feel like there is favouritism happening. 

‘It seems like it appears that you can almost affect the outcome if you are a top player if you have access to the top lawyers.’